Madrigals of 5. and 6. parts, apt for the Viols and voices

Weelkes, Thomas (1575 (ca.)-1623)

[dedication]

5. Voc.

I. Cold winters Ice is fled and gone

II.

II. Now let vs make a merry greeting

III.

III. Take heere my heart, I giue it thee for euer

IIII.

IIII. O care thou wilt dispatch mee

V. Hence care, thou art too cruell

VI.

VI. See where the maides are singing

VII.

VII. Why are you Ladyes staying

VIII.

VIII. Harke, harke, I heare some dauncing

IX.

IX. Lady the birds right fairely, are singing euer early

X. As wanton Birds, when day begins to peepe

6. Voc.

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VII. Why are you Ladyes staying

The first part.

Why are you Ladies staying

Why are you Ladies staying, and your Lords gone a Maying, Runne a pace and meete them, And with your garlands greete them, Twere pittie they should misse you, For they will sweetly kisse you.

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VII. Why are you Ladyes staying

The first part.