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ILLYRIA

Piano/Vocal

Patience
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Music & Lyrics


by PETER MILLS

(Viola)

Cue:
VIOLA: And they die even as they grow to perfection.
ORSINO: Good night, Sebastian.
(Exit ORSINO)

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agitated

So shall

I join the pot - ted plants,

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Patience / 3

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Patience / 4

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mute.

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Patience / 7

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wait

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leave

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