Myfanwy

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Myfanwy is a popular Welsh song, composed by Joseph Parry and first published in 1875. Parry wrote both the music and the lyrics. It is thought to have been written with Parry's childhood sweetheart, Myfanwy Llywellyn, in mind.

The song, although now considered rather old-fashioned, is still a favourite with Welsh male voice choirs. A version has been performed by John Cale.

[edit] Lyrics

Pa ham mae dicter, O Myfanwy,
Yn llenwi'th lygaid duon di?
A'th ruddiau tirion, O Myfanwy,
Heb wrido wrth fy ngweled i?
Pa le mae'r wen oedd ar dy wefus
Fu'n cynnau 'nghariad ffyddlon ffol?
Pa le mae sain dy eiriau melys,
Fu'n denu'n nghalon ar dy ôl?


English translation:

Why is it anger, O Myfanwy,
That fills your eyes so dark and clear?
Your gentle cheeks, O sweet Myfanwy,
Why blush they not when I draw near?
Where is the smile that once most tender
Kindled my love so fond, so true?
Where is the sound of your sweet words,
That drew my heart to follow you?
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