From Solomon, HWV 67, Act II, Scene III
Composer |
George Frideric Handel |
|---|---|
Key |
G major |
Meter |
6/8 |
Structure |
Da capo |
Length |
98 measures |
English text |
|---|
First Harlot |
Beneath the vine, or fig-tree’s shade, |
Ev’ry shepherd sings the maid |
Who his simple heart betray’d, |
In a rustic measure. |
While of torments he complains, |
All around the village swains |
Catch the song, and feel his pains, |
Mingling sighs with pleasure. |
Beneath the vine… |
Opera Stanford |
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