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Latest revision as of 17:37, 14 September 2021
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- Editor: James Gibb (submitted 2011-09-08). Score information: A4, 7 pages, 123 kB Copyright: CPDL
- Edition notes: This version is SSATTB, in the original key. Revised files uploaded 16/2/21.
General Information
Title: Why dost thou shoot?
Composer: John Wilbye
Number of voices: 6vv Voicing: SSATTB
Genre: Secular, Madrigal
Language: English
Instruments: A cappella
First published: 1598 in The First Set of Madrigals for 3-6 voices, no. 30
Description: Original is set for SSSATB, but the Alto and Tenor have exactly the same range, rather low for the Alto.
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Original text and translations
English text
Why dost thou shoot, and I seek not to shield me?
I yield, (sweet love) spare then my wounded liver,
And do not make my heart thy arrow’s quiver.
O hold! What needs this shooting, when I yield me?