Poor is the life (Michael East)
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- Editor: Vince M. Brennan (submitted 2005-11-15). Score information: Letter, 6 pages, 59 kB Copyright: Personal
- Edition notes: Copyright (c) 2004 by V. M. Brennan
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Title: Poor is the life
Composer: Michael East
Number of voices: 6vv Voicing: SSATBB
Genre: Secular, Madrigal
Language: English
Instruments: a cappella
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Original text and translations
English text
Poor is the life that misses
the lover's greatest treasure,
innumerable kisses,
which end in endless pleasure.
O, then, if this be so,
shall I a virgin die?
Fie, no, no, no!