John Greenleaf Whittier

The Corn Song (John Greenleaf Whittier)

“The Corn Song” Sheet Music (pdf). “The Corn Song” Karaoke (midi with lyrics). Lyrics: John Greenleaf Whittier. Tune: Gustav Holst. Through vales of grass and meads of flow’rs, Our ploughs their furrows made, While on the hills the sun and show’rs Of changeful April played We dropped the seed o’er hill and plain Beneath the …

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The Ship-Builders (John Greenleaf Whittier)

“The Ship-Builders” Sheet Music (pdf). “The Ship-Builders” Karaoke (midi with lyrics). Lyrics: John Greenleaf Whittier. Tune: Gustav Holst. Hark! roars the bellows, blast on blast, The sooty smithy jars, And fire-sparks, rising far and fast, Are fading with the stars. All day for us the smith shall stand Beside that flashing forge; All day for …

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Song of the Fishermen (John Greenleaf Whittier)

“Song of the Fishermen” Sheet Music (pdf). “Song of the Fishermen” Karaoke (midi with lyrics). Lyrics: John Greenleaf Whittier. Tune: Gustav Holst. Hurrah! the seaward breezes Sweep down the bay amain; Heave up, my lads, the anchor! Run up the sail again! Leave to the lubber landsmen The railcar and the steed; The stars of …

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Song of the Lumbermen (John Greenleaf Whittier)

“Song of the Lumbermen” Sheet Music (pdf). “Song of the Lumbermen” Karaoke (midi with lyrics). Lyrics: John Greenleaf Whittier. Tune: Gustav Holst. Not for us the measured ringing From the village spire, Not for us the Sabbath singing Of the sweet-voiced choir: Ours the old, majestic temple Where God’s brightness shines Down the dome so …

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Song of the Shoemakers (John Greenleaf Whittier)

“Song of the Shoemakers” Sheet Music (pdf). “Song of the Shoemakers” Karaoke (midi with lyrics). Lyrics: John Greenleaf Whittier. Tune: Gustav Holst. Ho! workers of the old-time styled The Gentle Craft of Leather! Young brothers of the ancient guild, Stand forth once more together! Call out again your long array, In the olden merry manner! …

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The Poor Voter on Election Day (John Greenleaf Whittier)

“The Poor Voter on Election Day” Sheet Music (pdf). “The Poor Voter on Election Day” Karaoke (midi with lyrics). Lyrics: John Greenleaf Whittier. Tune: “Leaving for Syria.” The proudest now is but my peer; The highest not more high; Today, of all the weary year, A king of men am I; Today alike are great …

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