O Care, thou wilt despatch me (Thomas Weelkes)

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  • CPDL #26052:       
Editor: James Gibb (submitted 2012-04-29).   Score information: A4, 3 pages, 33 kB   Copyright: CPDL
Edition notes: This edition set for SAATB.
  • CPDL #12262:    Icon_snd.gif Nwc.png
Editor: Brian Russell (submitted 2006-08-10).   Score information: A4, 5 pages, 37 kB   Copyright: CPDL
Edition notes: NoteWorthy Composer file may be viewed and printed with NoteWorthy Composer Viewer.
  • CPDL #10180:  Network.png
Editor: Vince M. Brennan (submitted 2005-11-17).   Score information: Letter, 6 pages, 59 kB   Copyright: Personal
Edition notes: Copyright (c) 2004 by V. M. Brennan
  • CPDL #09595:  Network.png
Editor: Marco Gallo (submitted 2005-09-16).   Score information: Letter, 11 pages, 107 kB   Copyright: Personal
Edition notes:
  • CPDL #06803:       
Editor: Stuart McIntosh (submitted 2004-02-28).   Score information: A4, 4 pages, 108 kB   Copyright: Personal
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General Information

Title: O Care, thou wilt despatch me
Composer: Thomas Weelkes

Number of voices: 5vv   Voicings: SSATB or SAATB

Genre: SecularMadrigal

Language: English
Instruments: A cappella

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Description: 1st part of a 2-part madrigal, the 2nd part being Hence Care, thou art too cruel

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Original text and translations

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O, Care, thou wilt dispatch me,
If music does not match thee.
Fa la la.
So deadly dost thou sting me,
Mirth only help can bring me.
Fa la la.