Poet: Traditional
Source: Volume 2: France
Date of Composition: 1942 (Dec.)
Publication: Hawkes and Son, Ltd. 1946
Voice Difficulty Level: Moderate
Subject: Shepherd turns a negative situation into a positive one
Range: A4 – E5
Tessitura: A4 – A5
Tempo: Con ritmo deliberato (alla Ländler); 3/4
Duration: 01:42
Vocal Characteristics: Boisterous melody; step-wise in motion; alternate ending for optional high notes;
Piano Difficulty Level: Difficult
Accompaniment Characteristics: Simplicity until the end; boom-chuck accompaniment; rhythmic dance like; follows voice during refrain; repetitive eighth note figure in right hand; end is very busy and dense