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| From Warren's seventeenth collection of Catches, Canons and Glees. |
| Lyrics: Anon, probably the composer The fool that is wealthy is sure of a bride, For riches like fig-leaves his nakedness hide, But the slave that is poor may starve all his life, In a bachelor's bed, without mistress or wife. In the good days of yore they ne'er troubled their heads With settling of jointures or making of deeds; But Adam and Eve, at their first intercourse, Ev'n took one another for better or worse. Then prithee, dear Chloe, ne'er aim to be great, Let love be thy jointure, ne'er mind an estate: You can never be poor, who have so many charms, And I shall be rich when I've you in my arms. |
| John Alcock (1715 - 1806) The Fool that is wealthy (S.A.T.B. + reduction) Preview and playback are available to the left Full score (PDF), €0.50 for a single copy Buy this item Choir offer (PDF), €3.50 for 12 copies Buy this item Please click here to report any problem obtaining a PDF |