Faulte d'argent (Josquin des Prez)

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• (Posted 2021-08-11)  CPDL #65456:         

Editor: Gerd Eichler (submitted 2021-08-11).   Score information: A4, 4 pages, 205 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: Transcribed from original print, Mensurstrich layout, original key signature and note values, clefs modernized, musica ficta clearly marked..

• (Posted 2013-11-02)  CPDL #30479:        (Finale 2008)

Editor: André Vierendeels (submitted 2013-11-02).   Score information: A4, 5 pages, 112 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes:

Possible error(s) identified. See the discussion page for full description.

General Information

Title: Faulte dargent
Composer: Josquin des Prez

Number of voices: 5vv   Voicing: STTTB
Genre: Secular, Chanson

Language: French
Instruments: A cappella

First published: 1545 in Septiesme livre contenant vingt-quatre chansons a cinq et six parties (Tielman Susato), no. 16
    2nd published: 1550 in Livre 36: 30 chansons tres musicales (Pierre Attaingant), no. 17
    3rd published: 1572 in Mellange de chansons (Le Roy & Ballard), no. 62
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Original text and translations

French text Original text Faulte d'argent c'est douleur non pareille se ie le dis las ie scay bien pourquoy sans de quibus il se fault tenir quoy femme qui dort pour argent se reveille Modern French Faute d'argent c'est douleur non pareille. Si je le dis, hélas, je sais bien pourquoi. Sans argent, il faut se tenir tranquille. Femme qui dort, pour argent se réveille.

English translation Being poor is a great pain. And alas, I know it but all too well. The penniless have to lay low, since sleeping women will only wake for cash.