The Coventry Carol

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Publication Information:
Belwin-Mills — GCMR 3327 (1975)

Text Information:
Reference: Pageant of the Shearmen and Tailors (alt.), Anonymous, 15th Century

Lyrics: Lullay, thou little tiny child, By by, lully, lullay. O sisters too, How may we do For to preserve this day This poor youngling, For whom we sing, By by, lully, lullay? Herod the king, In his raging, Charged he hath this day His men of might, In his own sight, All children young to slay. Then woe is me, Poor child, for thee! And ever morn and day, For thy parting Nor say nor sing, By by, lully, lullay!
Notes: Accompaniment: Two flutes and organ.
Submitted by: Brian Luckner    Added: Oct 29, 2021    Last updated: Jan 20, 2022