Composer

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William Corkine

Genre

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Vocal

Average_duration

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4:18

"Beware Faire Maides" is a song composed by William Corkine, an English composer and lutenist who lived during the early 17th century. The song was likely composed in the early 1600s, during the reign of King James I. The song is a part of a collection of songs called "Ayres to Sing and Play to the Lute," which was published in 1610. The collection contains 22 songs, all of which were composed by Corkine. "Beware Faire Maides" is the 14th song in the collection. The song is written in a simple, straightforward style, with a melody that is easy to sing and play on the lute. It is composed in the key of G major and has a time signature of 4/4. The song is in a minor key, which gives it a melancholy and haunting quality. The lyrics of the song warn young men to be wary of beautiful women, as they can be deceitful and dangerous. The first verse sets the tone for the rest of the song: "Beware faire maides, of flattering tongues, That in your eares sweet musick makes, For they'l deceive you with their songs, And leave you in most wretched takes." The song has three verses in total, each warning of the dangers of beautiful women. The final verse ends with a warning to young men to be careful in matters of love: "Then let not love your heart so move, To trust a woman's flattering tongue, For they'l deceive you with their love, And leave you when they have their song." Overall, "Beware Faire Maides" is a simple yet effective song that warns of the dangers of love and the deceitfulness of beautiful women. Its haunting melody and melancholy lyrics make it a memorable addition to Corkine's collection of songs.

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