Poet: Walter de la Mare (1873-1956)
Source: Tit for Tat
Date of Composition: 1929
Publication: Faber Music Limited © 1969
Voice Difficulty Level: Moderate
Subject: A discerning reminiscence of one’s life
Range: C4 – F5
Tessitura: Eb4 – C5
Tempo: Moderately slow; 6/8
Duration: 02:27
Vocal Characteristics: Approachable, folk-like melody; mixture of duple and triple rhythms;
Piano Difficulty Level: Moderate
Accompaniment Characteristics: Duple against triple rhythms between treble and bass clefs; smooth and lilting