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Characteristics of the song

Reference: C-02135
Breton title (standardized): [La chanson du marin]
French title (standardized): La chanson du marin
Author (standardized): Mercier (Charles)
Type: Verse
Language: French
Summary:
Une charmante brestoise écoutait les mots doux de son gentil marin : « on se mariera à mon retour ». Mais la guerre survint, il lui fallut partir. La pauvre Maria espère en vain son matelot englouti par les flots.

Themes: To the army ; Sickness or death

Details of the song

Title: La chanson du marin
Author: Charles Mercier
Structure: 3c 6v + 2 refrains

Published on broadsheets

  • Reference F-01771 - p. 2 - song No.2 -
  • Reference F-01796 - p. 1 - song No.1 -
  • Reference F-04786 - unique song of the print -


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