Composer

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Anonymous

Genre

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Miscellaneous

Style

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Miscellaneous

Average_duration

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3:01

"Iff I had wytt for to endyght" is a medieval English song composed by an anonymous author. The exact date of its composition is unknown, but it is believed to have been written in the 15th century. The song is a part of the British Library's manuscript collection, and it is one of the most popular songs from the medieval period. The song is written in Middle English and consists of three stanzas, each with four lines. The melody is simple and repetitive, with a range of only five notes. The lyrics are a lamentation of lost love, with the speaker expressing regret for not being able to win the affection of their beloved. The first stanza begins with the speaker stating that if they had the wit to end their sorrow, they would do so. They then go on to describe their love for their beloved, saying that they would gladly give up all their possessions for a chance to be with them. The second stanza continues in a similar vein, with the speaker expressing their desire to be with their beloved and their sadness at being separated from them. The final stanza is a plea to their beloved to return their love, with the speaker promising to be faithful and true. Despite its simple melody and lyrics, "Iff I had wytt for to endyght" is a powerful expression of the pain of unrequited love. The song's popularity has endured for centuries, and it has been recorded by numerous artists in a variety of styles. Its enduring appeal is a testament to the enduring power of love and loss, and to the timeless beauty of medieval music.

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