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Under the Greenwood Tree
English source:
William Shakespeare
Under the greenwood tree,
Who loves to lie with me.
And turn his merry note,
Unto the sweet bird's throat:
Come hither, come hither, come hither.
Here shall he see
No enemy
But winter and rough weather.
Who doth ambition shun,
And loves to live i' the sun,
Seeking the food he eats,
And pleased with what he gets,
Come hither, come hither, come hither.
Here shall he see
No enemy
But winter and rough weather.
_As You Like It_, Act 2, Scene 5
Who loves to lie with me.
And turn his merry note,
Unto the sweet bird's throat:
Come hither, come hither, come hither.
Here shall he see
No enemy
But winter and rough weather.
Who doth ambition shun,
And loves to live i' the sun,
Seeking the food he eats,
And pleased with what he gets,
Come hither, come hither, come hither.
Here shall he see
No enemy
But winter and rough weather.
_As You Like It_, Act 2, Scene 5
Composer
Herbert Howells
Herbert Norman Howells CH CBE was an English composer, organist, and teacher, most famous for his large output of Anglican church music. Read more here.
Poet
William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare was an English poet, playwright, and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's national poet, and the "Bard of Avon". His extant…