Greensleeves Lyrics for this version: Alas, my love, you do me wrong To cast me off discourteously And I have loveth you so long Delighting in your company Greensleeves was all my joy Greensleeves was my delight Greensleeves was my heart of gold And who but my lady greensleeves I have been ever at your hand To grant whatever you would crave I have both wagered life and land Your love and good-will for to have Greensleeves was all my joy Greensleeves was my delight Greensleeves was my heart of gold And who but my lady greensleeves Well, I will pray to God on high That thou my constancy mayst see And that yet once before I die Thou wilt vouchsafe to love me Greensleeves was all my joy Greensleeves was my delight Greensleeves was my heart of gold And who but my lady greensleeves
In a group that works this tightly together, you don't need a conductor. It's one of the most awesome things about working in a small ensemble - no one leads, everyone leads, you just perform the music. It's freakin' magic, man!
Alas, my love, you do me wrong, To cast me off discourteously. And I have loved you oh so long, Delighting in your company. Greensleeves was all my joy Greensleeves was my delight, Greensleeves was my heart of gold, And who but my lady greensleeves. I have been ready at your hand, To grant whatever you would crave, I have both wagered life and land, Your love and good-will for to have. Greensleeves was all my joy Greensleeves was my delight, Greensleeves was my heart of gold, And who but my lady greensleeves. Well, I will pray to God on high, that thou my constancy mayst see, And that yet once before I die, Thou wilt vouchsafe to love me. Greensleeves was all my joy Greensleeves was my delight, Greensleeves was my heart of gold, And who but my lady greensleeves.
xxsam Isn't þe Early Modern English, or at most Middle English? I'm fairly certain it's not Old English. Ye also exists, as a separate word (not just as a printer's convention for þe), but it means you in the object form: I, me, my, mine thou, thee, thy, thine he, him, his, his she, her, her, hers it, it, its, its we, us, our, ours you, ye, your, yours they, them, their, theirs
The original was an English folk song initially known as "A Newe Northen Dittye of ye Ladye Greene Sleves" written in late 1580 which is found in various late 16th and early 17th century sources. Renaissance would be a more accurate description.
+Gonzague Montaigne , that is a common belief, but not so. The musical type it represents came from Italy. Henry died in 1547, some considerable time before that kind of melody was known in England. The earliest known version, published in 1580, refers to the song as a new, northern ballad, suggesting both the time and the place of its origin. Either way, once published, it tore up the charts of the day, and has been with us ever since.
This line-up was, for me, the KS Dream Team of all time. With the incomparable, exquisite tones of David Hurley balanced at the other end by the gorgeous, resonant bass of Stephen Connelly and supported by the stunning harmonies of Robin, Paul, Phil and Chris, one can't ask for anything better. Thank you gentleman, so very much.
So many years ago I fell in love with this song because of King's Singers, and this recording brings back so many memories of joy, sadness and true love. Thank you for sharing....
My son, who has a gifted voice, and an appreciation for the difficultly of what has been accomplished with PURE voice! I send a thank you to my youngin' and thank you for posting this. Beautiful. Love & Light, ~deZengo
Love this Group, years ago they visited our City of Kitchener. Playing at The Centre In The Square they performed ‘musical’ skits all the while acting and singing, excellent show! 💕
I love both this performance and this rendition of Greensleeves, one of my favorite old compositions and tales of unrequited love. TKS were so in tune with one another; it's lovely to hear such harmony. And that note at 3:01 is just beautiful.
I'm not a huge fan of classical music, I love certain dubstep songs and I frequently listen to what might be considered death metal, but I must say, I put this on repeat until my laptop died. This is an amazing song, and I'm glad someone did a wonderful harmony of voices with it. I could listen to this for hours on end. Thank you RUclips for introducing me to The King's Singers.
How wonderful it is... Just before, I copied this address to share old my good friends for celebrating a happy Christmas together with them. Feel so comfortable especially for listening to this piece.
This song truly fascinates me. The history that this song has made is truly phenomenal, and the melodic beauty (especially how these men sang it) just proves that the English language can be beautiful as well as other languages. This may be my favorite song.
in order to hear the kings singers perform, i´ll even endure the most ridiculous ad. i really hope i´ll be able to see you live one day, guys, love your music.
I'm an 18 year old Dutch guy, im 2 meters tall and weigh over 90 kilo's... No matter who or what you are, if you have a heart for music you'll be touched by this. I am crying right now..
Greek here, same age and height: This song is touchy, but I think you are a bit too sensitive. You know, life has its tough moments too, when we need to stay strong.
David, we all are sailor into this life hoping to land at the paradise as Lord promised us. Great music make me close my eyes and travel into the univers
Greensleeves history: Back in olden times, the noblewomen, their dresses were so heavy they could barely walk in them so they sat, often near a window to observe the kingdom. And so, you would only see one thing when peering up to the window - a sleeve!
Boneskullzy I heard it’s because that when you are rolling around in the grass having ‘fun’. You get green stains on your clothes. So, a green sleeves is a person who played around. Hence why the lyricist was spurned. As the lady had another lover.
Still listening to this is 2023 ❤️ Such a beautiful rendition.
2024 :)
@@ilzerozkalne2472 Late 2024
The most beautiful version of Greensleeves :)
I agree
Jeník Kožnar u r right
It be nice with them singing and guitar quietly in the background
You obviously haven't seen the snickers commercial
There is a more recent version, with the newer line up. The second baritone here, sings the lead part now. I prefer that version.
Greensleeves Lyrics for this version:
Alas, my love, you do me wrong
To cast me off discourteously
And I have loveth you so long
Delighting in your company
Greensleeves was all my joy
Greensleeves was my delight
Greensleeves was my heart of gold
And who but my lady greensleeves
I have been ever at your hand
To grant whatever you would crave
I have both wagered life and land
Your love and good-will for to have
Greensleeves was all my joy
Greensleeves was my delight
Greensleeves was my heart of gold
And who but my lady greensleeves
Well, I will pray to God on high
That thou my constancy mayst see
And that yet once before I die
Thou wilt vouchsafe to love me
Greensleeves was all my joy
Greensleeves was my delight
Greensleeves was my heart of gold
And who but my lady greensleeves
In a group that works this tightly together, you don't need a conductor. It's one of the most awesome things about working in a small ensemble - no one leads, everyone leads, you just perform the music. It's freakin' magic, man!
Alas, my love, you do me wrong,
To cast me off discourteously.
And I have loved you oh so long,
Delighting in your company.
Greensleeves was all my joy
Greensleeves was my delight,
Greensleeves was my heart of gold,
And who but my lady greensleeves.
I have been ready at your hand,
To grant whatever you would crave,
I have both wagered life and land,
Your love and good-will for to have.
Greensleeves was all my joy
Greensleeves was my delight,
Greensleeves was my heart of gold,
And who but my lady greensleeves.
Well, I will pray to God on high,
that thou my constancy mayst see,
And that yet once before I die,
Thou wilt vouchsafe to love me.
Greensleeves was all my joy
Greensleeves was my delight,
Greensleeves was my heart of gold,
And who but my lady greensleeves.
GREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEN
ryzvonusef First line is ye not you and i'm pretty sure it wasn't ready at your hand but idk though
ryzvonusef h
Thank you!!
xxsam Isn't þe Early Modern English, or at most Middle English? I'm fairly certain it's not Old English.
Ye also exists, as a separate word (not just as a printer's convention for þe), but it means you in the object form:
I, me, my, mine
thou, thee, thy, thine
he, him, his, his
she, her, her, hers
it, it, its, its
we, us, our, ours
you, ye, your, yours
they, them, their, theirs
Friendzone in Renaissance times
Greensleeves: I think of thou as my brother
Knight: Curses, I wouldest rather have been afflicted by thy plague
@@zerogbot23 Plague? Tis' but a scratch.
Scott Dixon the plague makes so bold to call for ‘tis it’s limited service.
The original was an English folk song initially known as "A Newe Northen Dittye of ye Ladye Greene Sleves" written in late 1580 which is found in various late 16th and early 17th century sources. Renaissance would be a more accurate description.
AHAHAHAHAH
Brings me back to the 1500s
What total b o l l o c k s.
im sad, this reminds me of my king and friend, i was his right hand man in combat in the 1500s
Þou mustnae mock ðy cymraeg
BeastlyGamer Dude you're sick. LOL 😂
This isnt going as planned! :-D
yeah i was the king shoes bringer remember me???
BeastlyGamer Dude oh wow WAIT WTF U OVER 500 YEAR
So much music, texture and rhythm coming from just the human voice!
Bravo gentlemen, so beautiful.
2020. Anyone who's still listening to this masterpiece.
always
Yo...saludos desde Ciudad de México...
Lot of us, muchos de nosotros aun
Me
I prefer the new groups version
This is my favorite song
Armin-Senpai ¿ It is very beautiful
Armin-Senpai ¿ I agree with you ^^
Is geensleeves German
I don't think so. Greensleeves might have been written by Henri VIII for Anne de Boleyn.
+Gonzague Montaigne , that is a common belief, but not so. The musical type it represents came from Italy. Henry died in 1547, some considerable time before that kind of melody was known in England. The earliest known version, published in 1580, refers to the song as a new, northern ballad, suggesting both the time and the place of its origin. Either way, once published, it tore up the charts of the day, and has been with us ever since.
I can't get over how RICH their voices are! The chords and the falsetto.... Oh, it's so clear, so spot on, so balanced, it's amazing.
This line-up was, for me, the KS Dream Team of all time. With the incomparable, exquisite tones of David Hurley balanced at the other end by the gorgeous, resonant bass of Stephen Connelly and supported by the stunning harmonies of Robin, Paul, Phil and Chris, one can't ask for anything better. Thank you gentleman, so very much.
this is the best one i've EVER heard. i've been looking for a version so beautiful for a while. I think Anne would be proud.
Henry the VIII did not compose this song.
@@kevinlongman007 I don’t see anything stating that he did but thanks 12 years later
@@xotoxicbarbiexo The fact you said Anne would be so proud suggests you did think that. Unless you are referring to somebody other than Anne Boleyn...
@@kevinlongman007 You’re making assumptions on a decade old comment.
@@xotoxicbarbiexo So which Anne would be proud then?
I love this kinda music.. I'm obsessed with the mideveal times
You still like medieval times?
Worst period of the history. You still like it after 7 years?
You goddam illiterate, ma'm.
Stunningly beautiful
So many years ago I fell in love with this song because of King's Singers, and this recording brings back so many memories of joy, sadness and true love. Thank you for sharing....
That harmony scratches an itch in my brain
Merry Christmas, Gentlemen. This was sublime. Thank you!
So enchanting and thought provoking simply sumptuous
beautiful
UNE INTERPRÉTATION SUPERBE
TRÈS ORIGINALE ET PERFECTIONNISTE
GÉNIAL!
MILLE MERCI!!!
It’s 2024 and I’m still here❤️
This was my grandfather’s favorite song. Well done. You brought tears to my eyes.
I love how the reharmonization gets more consonant with each chord toward the end of the phrase
I really like this version , its my favorite
The best five King singers ever
A beautiful masterpiece. Breathtaking & refreshing.
Soothing music. And I just love the camera move at 2:27.
the lead singer sings like an angel!!!!
Beautiful song, remember green sleeves from the alamo film.
Classy bunch of lads, love it.
My son, who has a gifted voice, and an appreciation for the difficultly of what has been accomplished with PURE voice! I send a thank you to my youngin' and thank you for posting this. Beautiful. Love & Light, ~deZengo
Listening in Nov 2023. Can’t believe it’s been 14years
simply beautiful!!!! 💜
watching this for fun...and on a sunny day, even better. NERD POWER.
This song is a masterpiece in any version i listen.
what a beautiful rendition...one of the most hauntingly beautiful pieces ever, cant stop listening to it
It has been years and years but still get emotional every time I listen to your voices ❤️
This is breathtaking!!
Le chat de Cheshire Je suis content que tu aimes Chat de Cheshire
100% true
Fitting of their name!! ❤❤
This is my favorite song of 1500s
So beautiful.. I love this kind of music.
holy potatoes, this is beautiful
***** I'll go with deep fried, but everyone's free to choose their own variety
***** ikr? it's heaven
Kuro Yuki I feel like crying 😭😭😭😭😭😭
@Mason Freer Its used in American Pie 2.
holy immunoelectrophoretically, this is beautiful
Marvelous!!!!!!! all of them!!!!!!!!!!
The bass is gorgeous.
Desde Mendoza, Argentina, disfrutando esta maravilla
I dunno why I like this so much. 😂
Of course you do. It's a bit of heavenly classical beauty rarely captured in modern music these days.
Probably because this song was written by a sycophant
Love this Group, years ago they visited our City of Kitchener. Playing at The Centre In The Square they performed ‘musical’ skits all the while acting and singing, excellent show! 💕
Beautiful rendition
Bravo! What a beautiful piece!
Masterfull performance.
Perfection at its best...love it.. beautiful
Such magical harmonies that seem to haunt the mind and soul.
Beautiful. Thank you x
It's lovely to listen to the King singers and cello music.
Gotta love the King's Singers. Used to listen to them a lot in the 70's.
1570's?
@@jerrychina3853 Maybe, sorry for the late reply
In love with this master piece❤
I love both this performance and this rendition of Greensleeves, one of my favorite old compositions and tales of unrequited love. TKS were so in tune with one another; it's lovely to hear such harmony. And that note at 3:01 is just beautiful.
Masterpiece. Period.
Hits the heart and emotions in everyway.
Keep up the great work 👏👏👏
2023 and this is still my deep thinking, and more recently, my writing music.
This gave me goosebumps
The best song's ever been made.
I'm not a huge fan of classical music, I love certain dubstep songs and I frequently listen to what might be considered death metal, but I must say, I put this on repeat until my laptop died. This is an amazing song, and I'm glad someone did a wonderful harmony of voices with it. I could listen to this for hours on end. Thank you RUclips for introducing me to The King's Singers.
me too 😂
Best music I've ever heard.
We used to jam to this while practicing with the longbow. Ahh, takes me back...
How wonderful it is...
Just before, I copied this address to share old my good friends for celebrating a happy Christmas together with them. Feel so comfortable especially for listening to this piece.
When I used to feast like this, I'd have a troupe of minstrels serenade me.
Those, were great times.
UBUNTU UBUNTU d
Alas, my love you do me wrong to cast me out discourteously.
FEAST
ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!
This song truly fascinates me. The history that this song has made is truly phenomenal, and the melodic beauty (especially how these men sang it) just proves that the English language can be beautiful as well as other languages. This may be my favorite song.
Magic. You are so fabulous. Have no more words
incredible
very talented
Stunning
I've listened to this several times. Your rendition of this is my favorite that I've heard so far. Bravo! 👏
Unbelievably perfectly absolutely excellent.
C'est juste...Magnifique !
Inès De Ceuninck oui, c'est tres extra!
Inès De Ceuninck exact j'aime le melange de plusieurs voix grave et aigu
c'est trop beau
Merd.
Love this
It’s lovely resonates with my soul
This melody has been part of my entire life
großartig! So schön gesungen 🎶 welcher Eleganz!
ich weiße
What elegance !
I know...
Goosebumps and tears.. Wunderfull!
in order to hear the kings singers perform, i´ll even endure the most ridiculous ad.
i really hope i´ll be able to see you live one day, guys, love your music.
Beautiful song! Greetings from Croatia 🇭🇷 🇭🇷
Beautiful sound. Thanks for sharing!
this chorus is a lullaby healing my wandering soul .
wow that's beautiful
Extraordinaire improvisation et quelle justesse yes !!
I'm an 18 year old Dutch guy, im 2 meters tall and weigh over 90 kilo's... No matter who or what you are, if you have a heart for music you'll be touched by this. I am crying right now..
Greek here, same age and height:
This song is touchy, but I think you are a bit too sensitive. You know, life has its tough moments too, when we need to stay strong.
So Beautiful! A Melodious Voice is Truly a Wonder!
Your voices are beautiful. I love this!
David, we all are sailor into this life hoping to land at the paradise as Lord promised us. Great music make me close my eyes and travel into the univers
Pleasant version lads!
Incredible version!! Hugs since Brazil!
Amazing that a simple English ballad can stretch so far into different countries.
dat deep voice tho
Jinkun sounds like Mr bean 1:13
Looks like him too! :P
That big boy on the left lol.
@@water9584 Snape?!
@@darren3443 why did I laugh😂😂😂
Beautiful boy's, I loved it and great job.
Fabulous singers!
Absolutely the best singing grroup in the world. With their counter-tenors they can sing anything.
This Is Beautiful
they're soooooo good. Fantastic!
Greensleeves history:
Back in olden times, the noblewomen, their dresses were so heavy they could barely walk in them so they sat, often near a window to observe the kingdom.
And so, you would only see one thing when peering up to the window - a sleeve!
Sounds suspect to me… source!
...or Lady Greensleeves was a prostitute.
This was written by King Hnery VIII for Anne Boleyn.
@@strictly_sports32 That's a myth , no one really knows the componist and the exact time it was written
Boneskullzy I heard it’s because that when you are rolling around in the grass having ‘fun’. You get green stains on your clothes. So, a green sleeves is a person who played around. Hence why the lyricist was spurned. As the lady had another lover.