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Ríu, Ríu, Chíu

Two-part Chorus and Piano* (Optional a cappella), and Optional Tambourine, Hand Claps, and Spanish text

Original English text by L. S. A. Anonymous Spanish Carol (1556)

Arranged by Linda Spevacek-Avery

Ranges:
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Rhythmically,
. . .with a lilt B = 138
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“Rí-u, rí-u, chí - u”, hear the joy-ful sing-ing, mes-sage of de -
“Rí-u, rí-u, chí - u”, la guar -da ri - be - ra: Dios guar-dó el
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light the night - in -gale is bring-ing, mes-sage of de - light the night-

lo - bo de nues-tra cor - de - ra: Dios guar-dó el lo - bo de
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Duration: approx. 1:50

*Also available for Three-part Mixed (15/1221H) and TTB/TBB (15/1414H).

**Ríu, Ríu, Chíu is the call (or sounds) of the nightingale. The English text is not intended as a translation. Rather, it is a
new, secular text that adapts for more general use. The Spanish text is sacred and may be sung when appropriate.

© 1995, This arrangement © 1999 Heritage Music Press, a division of

The Lorenz Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A.
Reproduction of this publication without permission of the publisher is a criminal offense subject to prosecution.
15/1415H-2 THE CCLI LICENSE DOES NOT GRANT PERMISSION TO PHOTOCOPY THIS MUSIC.
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