New-England (Daniel Read)
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CPDL #33683:
- Editor: Barry Johnston (submitted 2014-12-14). Score information: Letter, 1 page, 32 kB Copyright: Public Domain
- Edition notes: Oval note edition.
General Information
Title: New-England
First Line: Let tyrants shake their iron rod
Composer: Daniel Read
Lyricist: William Billings
Number of voices: 4vv Voicing: SATB
Genre: Secular, Anthem Meter: 88. 88 (L.M.)
Language: English
Instruments: A cappella
Published: 1785
Description: Tune first published in The American Singing-Book, 1785, p. 41. Words by William Billings, 1778. A secular patriotic song for the most part; the last stanza in Billings is sacred.
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