In the Gloaming

About In the Gloaming

"In the Gloaming" is an 1877 song composed by Annie Fortescue Harrison with lyrics taken from a poem by Meta Orred. Orred's poem (of the same title as the song) appeared in her 1874 book Poems. The 1877 song was very popular in the United States that year. Although being an Irish song, it was popularised in the 1910 throughout America by The American Quartet with Will Oakland. This love song tells the story of Annie Harrison, the penniless daughter of a Sussex MP when she met Lord Arthur Hill, the second eldest son of the Hillsborough estate. As they were of different social classes, Hill's parents objected their love, so Annie fled to England, afraid she'd break up the family. Annie composed this song to express her sorrow for losing her love but that it was best for both of them. Since Arthur was unable to find Annie, he married another woman, who died a year after their marriage. Years later, in a London concert, Arthur heard and identified this song as their parting song. They were both reunited, married and had one daughter. more »

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1993

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In the gloaming, oh my darling
When the lights are soft and low
And the quiet shadows, falling,
Softly come and softly go
When the trees are sobbing faintly
With a gentle unknown woe
Will you think of me and love me,
As you did once, long ago
In the gloaming, oh my darling
Think not bitterly of me
Though I passed away in silence
Left you lonely, set you free
For my heart was tossed with longing
What had been could never be
It was best to leave you thus, dear,
Best for you, and best for me
In the gloaming, oh my darling
When the lights are soft and low
Will you think of me, and love me
As you did once long ago 

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