WT2021
Soun, soun, béni, béni
SATB
performance time approx 2m 00s
words and tune traditional French
arranged by Sheena Phillips
for soprano, alto, tenor and bass chorus
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Soun, soun, béni, béni
This lullaby is from the Massif Central region of France. The key word is 'soun' (sleep) which, pronounced as a nasal 'soo' creates a wonderful effect, over many repetitions, of some patient mum, dad or granny trying to hush a reluctant child to sleep. A few dynamics have been marked, but feel free to try other ideas too. The piece should flow simply and gently throughout.
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Words
Soun, soun, béni, béni Soun, soun, béni, béni, soun, soun, béni, béni, doun!
Soun, soun, béni, béni, soun, soun, béni, d'en docon.
Lou soun, soun bouol pas béni:
Pêcairé!
L'éfontou s'en bouol pas durmi.
Soun, soun, béni O l'éfon.
Traditional song The words and tune of this lullaby were collected by Sir Henry Walford Davies and published in French Songs (1938). They are used by permission of the Trustees of Sir Henry Walford Davies.
Translation
Sleep, come now!
Sleep, come here.
Sleep doesn't want to come:
What a nuisance!
The baby doesn't want to sleep.
Sleep, come to this child.
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