The Willow Song from Shakespeare’s Othello

[@k.nicoledavis8537]

"Come Little Children" from Hocus Pocus fits the music almost perfectly I've always thought. I always cry in the last act of Othello so I think of this whenever I reread the play lol

[@freaakylifee]

I thought the same! ✨

[@kendihalindebiranka]

Oh in class we covered Othello for a month or so. Today I have taken the final exam. There was that question about this scene. I wanted to listen to your beautiful performance once more( I had already listened to it as I was preparing for the exam). But this time, after the final exam... In the silence of my room, I closed the online exam page. This time at the end of the whole thing... I mean it'll sound strange but I loved that class and the people so much even though we see each other only through screens. And as I was saying my farewell to something I loved this much, listening to this performance... I do not know this time it felt very strange! I got extremely emotional. I want to thank you for giving me this feeling. You made me cry out of some peaceful sadness, so strange! You are amazing, your voice, your performance... All amazing! It reached a deep core in me. Thank you soooo muuuuch!!!!

[@sarahsturie]

Thank you so much! 🥺❤️

[@penbeg4861]

❤️

[@a.williamshakespeare3881]

Nice voice My name William Shakespeare from India

[@englishclassbyshekharsir3493]

Marvelous... Never thought it could be sung in this way... It is a signature of perfection...

[@filizozerdem5828]

Our professor showed us your beautiful cover in class and now we just cannot stop listening to it! You are amazing!!

[@dylanpaterson7549]

All music makes me feel, but it is a rare occasion that I am so deeply moved and encompassed. Thank you.

[@davidgoodalls]

Why does this only have 12 likes this is honestly the best rendition of this song well done!

[@whilhelminafanlol]

Yes! That is exactly what I was thinking!

[@ZANOStation]

The poor soul sat sighing By a sycamore tree, Sing willow, willow, willow, Wth his hand in his bosom And his head upon his knee, Oh, willow, willow, willow, Shall be my garland. Sing all a green willow, Aye me, the green willow Must be my garland. He sighed in his singing And made a great moan, Sing, etc. I am dead to all pleasure, My true love he is gone, etc. The mute bird sat by him Was made tame by his moans, etc. The true tears fell from him Would have melted the stones. Sing etc. Come all you forsaken And mourn you wth me. Who speaks of a false love? Mine's falser than she. Sing etc. Let Love no more boast her In palace nor bower; It buds but it blasteth Ere it be a flower. Sing etc. Thou fair and more false, I die with thy wound. Thou hast lost thy truest lover That goes upon the ground. Sing [etc.] Let nobody chide her, Her scorns I approve. She was born to be false And I to die for love. Sing etc. Take this for my farewell And latest adieu; Write this on my tomb That in love I was true. Sing etc.

[@sabibarahman7278]

Thank you so much. I really needed this for a play.

[@esteria_glgh]

Thank you sooo much I needed this for an audition

[@Suhashini_2234]

Thankiuuuuu so muchhh❤

[@theperiidot]

I'm gonna make a cover of this a thank you to my English lit teachers, it's beautiful

[@just4me476]

So beautiful!! I LOVED the film version and always wished there’s a full version. Thank you so much for turning my wish into reality.🧡🧡🧡

[@pinstripesgirlfriend]

This… makes me cry in a good way. You have such a beautiful, delicate, yet powerful voice that I adore

[@lisa_whispers]

A stunningly beautiful, enchanting singing ❤💫

[@robojimbo7039]

Your beautiful. And your voice completely takes over

[@glenntimmermans8277]

Quite quite wonderful! What a beautiful voice you have.

[@swathivp5118]

This song deserves million views... Literally amazing ❤️❤️

[@User11264]

I LOVE THIS SO MUCH, YOU ARE AMAZING!!! THIS REALLY SHOULD HAVE WAY MORE VIEWS

[@JohnFernandez-ym4qr]

Great Job!! I love your voice!

[@thenaturalshock]

Often return to the film's version of this because it's beautiful and I think I'll be returning to this version in the future.

[@rayancedrichaddad1197]

Wonderful! 👍👌👏👏👏🌟 Your Wonderful Performance defines the Tragedy of Othello. Love between Desdemona and Othello, the Illusion of Betrayal, the Sadness of two Souls reunited by Death.🌹🥀🙏👏👏👏👏

[@zoeterrapon8068]

Really beautiful!

[@elshelder4421]

Beautiful

[@Wrathmodeus]

Lyrics (as best that I can surmise) : The poor soul sat sighing by a sycamore tree Singing willow, willow, willow, willow Her hand in her bosom, her head on her knee Oh willow, willow, willow, willow She sighed in her singing and made a great moan Singing willow, willow, willow, willow I'm dead to all pleasure, my true love is gone Oh willow, willow, willow shall be my garland The fresh streams ran by her and murmured her moans Singing willow, willow, willow, willow Her salt tears fell from her, and soften'd the stones Oh willow, willow, willow, willow Come all you forsaken and mourn you with me Singing willow, willow, willow, willow Who speaks of a false love, mine's falser than he Oh willow, willow, willow, shall be my garland Let love (know/no?) more boast in her palace nor her bower Oh willow, willow, willow, willow It burns but it blesseth (an enemy/in envy?) of love Singing willow, willow, willow, willow Though fair and more false, I die with thy wound Singing willow, willow, willow, willow Thou has lost the truest lover that goes upon ground Oh willow, willow, willow, shall be my garland Let nobody chide him, his scorns I approve Singing willow, willow, willow, willow He was born to be falsed and I for his love Oh willow, willow, willow, willow Take this for my farewell, and (lain?) as the dew Singing willow, willow, willow, willow Write this on my tomb, that in love I was true Oh willow, willow, willow, shall be my garland

[@DorothyEZemach]

Very close! Let love no more boast... / It buds but it blasteth ere it be a flower / She was born to be false and die for his love / Take this for my farewell and latest adieu. / Such a sad song!

[@bocaron4571]

Take this for my fair well and latest adieu

[@bocaron4571]

It burns but it blasteth in 'er be a flower

[@gobearkats3385]

This is such a beautiful song.

[@annikakotilaine6166]

This is incredibly poignant- I love what you've done. My mate and I have you on repeat!

[@jihadanwarr]

Lovely!💛

[@LarryWater]

I heard this on a play my class watch. I really liked the song.

[@rebeccargarcia1950]

THIS IS SO SO GOOD !!

[@zoem6312]

Please add this to Spotify!!!!!!

[@sirliridon.4419]

Breathtaking!

[@snakebait4086]

Well that was bloody nice

[@glencop8842]

Your voice is so angelic yet majestic 😍

[@romola7]

Amazingly profound ❤️

[@bobtbtownsend]

Bravo! Bravo! Bravo! What a delightful performance this is and what a perfect silky smoky voice you have, which suits this piece perfectly. So glad I stumbled over this - I’ll probably wear the tape out now!😃

[@Talo_Talo]

Love your voice! Love your talent! Love this!!!

[@GraceUnHaeKwon]

Beautiful as always~!* Wonderful job Sarah~!*

[@TruthSeeker-333]

Beautiful! As a traditional Catholic, and having read the tragedies recently, I can say there is a constant Christian layer that threads its way through all, but I think many in our de-Christian one’s world will never pick up on. This song even is part of that thread - the sycamore and willow have strong theological symbolic meaning

[@therealstory1747]

So beautiful

[@whilhelminafanlol]

I love her voice.

[@stavies7525]

Beautiful :)

[@dennisrodrigo9823]

Lindo demais! Bravo!

[@danhaynes975]

Talent observed

[@raraszek]

So well done 🥰 The movie version was my favourite

[@micheleleleleleleify]

Cette interprétation me plaît beaucoup

[@marlinvasquez6994]

Sara. I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to you from a province in Panama, and I would like to express my utmost admiration for the wonderful work you have created. Your compositions have touched the hearts of many, and we are truly grateful for your talent. In my daughter's school, we are preparing to celebrate English Week in honor of the great playwright, Shakespeare. As part of the festivities, we have chosen one of your beautiful songs to perform. However, we are in need of the violin and viola arrangements to bring this musical piece to life. I understand that your schedule is likely busy, but if it is within your capacity, we would greatly appreciate it if you could kindly provide us with the sheet music for the violin and viola arrangements. Your contribution would make a significant difference in our performance, and we believe it would be a fitting tribute to both your artistry and the spirit of English Week. Thank you for considering our request, and please accept my sincere congratulations on your remarkable achievements. Your compositions have the power to inspire and uplift, and we are honored to have the opportunity to showcase your work in our school's celebration. We eagerly await your response and remain grateful for your kind support.

[@AlexanderManzoni-b2i]

I'm a Shakespeare expert and I fully approve. Please do some As You Like It, or The Tempest... or even Twelfth Night. Or maybe's take on Ophelia's songs one day

[@natachanieva124]

Hola me gusta mucho esta canción podria alguien poner el subtítulo en inglés?Por favor🙏Saludos desde Argentina🇦🇷💖🌸🤗

[@peaceorobosa4284]

It's lovely 😍, but painful that Desdomona died in Othello💔😓

[@josepharinaitwe6945]

You're very good,

[@JuanEstanga-ci7qk]

Dear Sarah, I loved your version! I am trying to find the sheet music for the school I work to do it with my vocal ensemble, would you tell me where to find the sheet music?, Thanks, Juan.

[@saphsforest]

where could i find sheet music to this?

[@SNGR803]

Beautiful and haunting! I am wanting to know which microphone you are using, its amazing quality!

[@Romain_4]

I want it on deezer!

[@agnestomy9848]

where can I find the lyrics to this beautiful song?

[@jihadanwarr]

“The poor soul sat sighing by a sycamore tree, (Sing all a green willow, willow willow willow,) With his hand in his bosom and his head upon his knee. (Oh willow, willow, willow Shall be my garland.) He sighed in his singing and made a great moan... I am dead to all pleasure, my true love she is gone... The mute bird sat by him was made tame by his moans... The true tears fell from him, would have melted the stones... Come all you forsaken and mourn you with me... Who speaks of a false love, mine’s falser than she... Let love no more boast her in palace nor bower... It buds, but it blasteth ere it be a flower... Though fair and more false, I die with thy wound... Thou hast lost the truest lover that goes upon the ground, sing... Let nobody chide her, her scorns I approve... She was born to be false, and I to die for her love... Take this for my farewell and latest adieu... Write this on my tomb, that in love I was true..."

[@notateenwitchh]

I’m learning the song for a play I’m doing (desdemona in the afterlife) and there’s free sheet music online

[@kimkeravec]

Please could you tell me where I might be able to find the sheet music please 🥰🙏🏻

[@YeomanLocksly]

Do you mention the part about "court more women, you will court more men."

[@dulanyajayathilaka8356]

♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@asdahl756]

Refined delicacy

[@MARKSFINCHES]

I think I've just found the most stunningly beautiful girl in the world.❤

[@saminspain]

Our professor asked a question about this song

[@brotherayoade2]

The end on violin 😭😭😭

[@tarabyrne5565]

This is amazing… is there anyway to download this?

[@marcius7308]

✨️💖🎶🎵🎻 🕊 👋🙂🙏👏👏👏🌹

[@lmj9517]

key: F minor?/ Ab major?

[@aleksandarstamenkovich4126]

😢

[@adityabhattacharyaofficial2622]

Can you please provide the lyrics ?

[@leoeomundosims6644]

😍😍😍😍😍

[@snakebait4086]

Damnnn I’m back. Lez gooooooooooooo. Still amazing :)

[@snakebait4086]

Thanq KZbin recommended gods

[@snakebait4086]

Fuck yes I'm back :0

[@pricillath]

hello, can I use your audio for a class assignment? I will give full credits to you. (If you don't want me to use, no worries)

[@alexmanganas4900]

Desdemona is the 1 dislike