A brief introduction to the skill of musick in three books. The first: the grounds and rules of musick, according to the gam-ut and other principles thereof. The second: instructions for the bass-viol, and also for the treble-violin: with lessons for beginners. By John Playford. The third: the art of descant, or composing musick in parts |
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[Will Cloris cast her Sun-bright Eye]
Will
Cloris cast her Sun-bright Eye
upon so mean a Swain as I?
Can she affect my Oaten Reed,
or stoop to wear my Shepherds Weed?
upon so mean a Swain as I?
Can she affect my Oaten Reed,
or stoop to wear my Shepherds Weed?
What Rural Sport can I devise
To please her Ears to please her Eyes?
Fair Cloris Sees, Fair Cloris Hears,
With Angels Eyes, with Angels Ears!
To please her Ears to please her Eyes?
Fair Cloris Sees, Fair Cloris Hears,
With Angels Eyes, with Angels Ears!
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