This is an adaptation of an earlier score for Male voice choir in the style of a Victorian Glee. The song is about a guy who has to leave his girl to go off to some duty, and is getting very sentimental(and a little drunk)in the process. This piece has elements of song and hunting styles (typical of Classical Horn music)and a certain amount of late 19th century harmony that would be at home in a Barber's Shop quartet. It is great fun to play and goes down well with audiences - make much of the 6/8 section, which is all about drinking ale to dull the heart-ache of parting. The original lyrics can be checked out in the original setting for voices among the associated scores on this web site.

All parts are also available.