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Westron Wind



Western Wind

Westron wind, when will thou blow?
The small rain down can rain.
Christ, if my love were in my arms,
And I in my bed again.



Audio Excerpt from the CD
The Flower of All Ships:
Tudor Music from the Time of the Mary Rose



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Westron Wind Manuscript Image

Image of BL Royal Appendix MS 58, f. 5r.

Sheet Music for Westron Wind Sheet Music for "Westron Wind"




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