From Saul, HWV 53, Act I, Scene V
Composer |
George Frideric Handel |
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Key |
B flat major → g minor |
Meter |
4/4 |
Tempo |
Allegro |
Length |
52 measures |
English text |
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Saul |
A serpent, in my bosom warm’d, |
Would sting me to the heart: |
But of his venom soon disarm’d, |
Himself shall feel the smart. |
Ambitious boy! Now learn what danger |
It is to rouse a monarch’s anger! |
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