Poet: Britten’s source is not identified
Source: Nursery Rhymes
Date of Composition: 1927 (Jan.)
Publication: manuscript; not available for performance
Subject: No matter my fortune, I wouldn’t change
Range: C4 – F5
Tessitura: G4 – C5
Tempo: Presto Vivace; 6/8
Duration: 00: 27
Vocal Characteristics: Jumpy melody; simple rhythms; short phrases
Piano Difficulty Level: Moderate
Accompaniment Characteristics: Parallel 8vs at quick tempo in bass clef; contrary eighth-note motion within the hand; chromatic at times