William Byrd
English composer (ca. 1540-1623)
William Byrd (between 1534 and 1543 – 4 July 1623) was an English composer and poet.
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Quotes
edit- So long as I was in your sight
I was your heart, your soul, your treasure;
And evermore you sobb'd and sigh'd
Burning in flames beyond all measure:
—Three days endured your love to me,
And it was lost in other three!- "The Faithless Shepherdess", st. 2, in Songs of Sundry Natures (1589)
- Sure you have made me passing glad
That you your mind so soon removed,
Before that I the leisure had
To choose you for my best beloved- "The Faithless Shepherdess", st. 4
