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Shenandoah

The American river song, for 2 to 4 singers: the soprano sings the long, rolling melody, the alto and tenor move gently beneath it, and the bass holds the roots on "oo". Slow and spacious, with time to breathe.

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The parts

Each part's lowest and highest note. Pick the one that sits where you sing comfortably.

Soprano, C4 to F5
Alto, A3 to A4
Tenor, F3 to D4
Bass, F2 to F3

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The first verse

Words: traditional American (19th century)Tune: traditional American (printed by 1876)

Oh Shenandoah, I long to hear you,Away, you rolling river.Oh Shenandoah, I long to hear you,Away, I'm bound away,'cross the wide Missouri.

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