Sweet Nightingale

Waltz · 3/4 · A major

Sweet Nightingale is a traditional English folk song and tune of uncertain precise origin, often performed in a gentle 3/4 meter suitable for a waltz. The melody is typically set in the key of A major and is characterized by a flowing, lyrical vocal and instrumental style that evokes a pastoral English countryside. Because detailed historical records regarding its exact composition and early associations are lacking, the tune is best known today through enduring preservation in various traditional folk collections.

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