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

General Information

Title: Poor is the life
Composer: Michael East

Number of voices: 6vv Voicing: SSATBB
Genre: SecularMadrigal

Language: English
Instruments: a cappella
Published:

Description:

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Original text and translations

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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!