A beautiful Piano arrangement of "Scarborough Fair" written and performed by composer Cheryl Shantz. The arrangement is from her Piano collection "Folksongs for Piano: A Classical Interpretation" (www.kallistimusic.com). "Scarborough Fair" is a famous riddle-type English ballad that was first published as a black-letter broadside (16th & 17th century newspaper) titled "The Elfin Knight" in 1670. In it, a whimsical suitor makes impossible requests of a woman who will be his true love if she can fulfill these. For example, "Tell her to make me a cambric shirt, without any seams or needlework." Ballads of this type represent a transition from the "hero-epics" of the Middle Ages to the more romantic ballads of the late 17th century England, and speak on behalf of the hopes and dreams of the common person. To see a full listing of folksong arrangements by Cheryl Shantz click on the following website: http://cshantz.blogspot.com/ For a listing of her original song compositions, visit the following website: http://cmshantz.blogspot.com/ To see a listing of Cheryl Shantz's compositions for full orchestra visit: http://www.cherylshantz.blogspot.com/ * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Below are the lyrics to "Scarborough Fair." "Scarborough Fair"
Are you going to Scarborough Fair? Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme. Remember me to one who lived there. She once was a true love of mine.
Have her make me a cambric shirt Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme. Without no seams, nor fine needle work. Then she'll be a true love of mine.
Tell her to weave it in a sycamore wood lane. Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme Gather it up in a basket of flowers Then she'll be a true love of mine
Have her wash it in yonder dry well Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme Where water ne'er sprung, nor drop of rain fell. Then she'll be a true love of mine
Tell her to to find me an acre of land. Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme Between the sea foam and over the sand. Then she'll be a true love of mine
Plow the land with the horn of a lamb. Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme Then sow some seeds from north of the dam. Then she'll be a true love of mine
Have her reap it with a sickle of leather. Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme Gather it up in a bunch of heather. Then she'll be a true love of mine
If she tells me she can't, then I'll reply. Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme Let me know, that at least she will try. Then she'll be a true love of mine
Love imposes impossible tasks Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme Though not more than any heart asks. And I must know she's true love of mine
When thou has finished thy task. Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme Come to me my hand for to ask. For then you'll be a true love of mine
