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NW3006

La vie est brčve

a late twentieth century round

words anonymous
music by Peter Hill

SATB performance time approx 1m 30s

Composer's note

This is a slightly wistful setting of words my grandfather used to say - I don't know where they come from.

A recording by Rudsambee company of singers is available on the album citrus and honey (RUBEECD002)

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Words

La vie est brčve
(Life is short)

Un peu d'esprit,
un peu d'espoir,
un peu d'amour,
et puis bonsoir!

Translation

A little life,
a little hope,
a little love,
and then goodnight!

Canasg editors

Full pronunciation guide provided

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