The three Songs of parting are all based on the well-known folk song sometimes called Turtle dove. Texts are derived from various versions contained in Cecil Sharp's famous book English folk songs of the Southern Appalachians (where the text is found under The true lover's farewell). Duration: approximately 13 min. Performance notes in English.
Contents:
Ten-thousand miles -- Stay awhile -- When I'm gone.
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