Paul Jarman
Paul Jarman is one of Australia's favourite choral composers and conductors, writing more than fifteen commissioned works each year, school and town anthems; conducting in festivals and events, nationally and internationally ...
D R I N K I N G A L O N E U N D E R T H E M O O N
Song of Li Bai,
Tang Dynasty Poet Yuè Xià Dú Zhuó This adaptation of Li Bai's Yue Xia Du Zhuo by Paul Jarman A cup of wine, a tree in bloom No one near, I drink alone Raise my cup calling bright moon My shadow and she make three
But the moon knows no drink My shadow lingers by my side Moon my friend, shadow my mime Soon it is the end of Spring
To my songs the moon flickers As I dance my shadow tangles While I was sober we shared joy Now I am drunk we go our way
Eternal friends Meet again where the Silver Star River ends
Paul Jarman 2010 Lyrics adapted from Li Bai's 'Yuè Xià Dú Zhuó'