Poet: Hullah’s Song Book (Scottish)
Source: Volume 3: British Isles
Date of Composition: 1945 (pre. Sep. 27)
Publication: Boosey & Co., Ltd., 1947
Voice Difficulty Level: Moderately Easy
Subject: Song of sorrow.
Range: Db4 – F5
Tessitura: Ab4 – Db5
Tempo: Very Slow; 3/4
Duration: 01:15
Vocal Characteristics: Languid, legato melody; ascending leap of a Maj. 6th to F5;
Piano Difficulty Level: Easy
Accompaniment Characteristics: Dotted quarter notes in left hand; quarter note chords in the right hand; expressive phrases