The topsails shiver in the wind
Song record peer reviewed by Editorial Board member: Jacquelyn Matava| Song Title | The topsails shiver in the wind (Search) |
| Composer(s): | Thomas Augustine Arne |
| Author(s): | Anonymous |
| Keyword(s) & Features: | Adieu; Bravery Through Love; British; Compasses; Courage; Danger; Distant Love; England; Farewell; Flattering; Girls; Glory; Hearts; Longing; Lovers; Mary; Metaphor: Heart as Ship; Metaphor: Love as Guiding Star; Metaphor: Lover as Compass; Mind; Pride; Rocks; Sailors; Seas; Ships; Shivering; Sirens; Slaves; Stars; Strength Through Love; Topsails; Warning; Waves; Wind |
| First Line | The topsails shiver in the wind (Search) |
| Link to English Text Online | https://www.lieder.net/lieder/get_text.html?TextId=1591 |
| Musical Form | Strophic (Search) |
| Original Language | English (Search) |
| Link to IPA Source | https://www.ipasource.com/product/the-topsails-shiver-in-the-wind/ |
| Voice part suggested by composer | Baritone |
| Range: | G3 - E5 (Search) |
| Original Key | G Major (Search) |