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Now is the Hour

Now Is The Hour
New Zealand 7
Trad New Zealand melody
Traditionalarr Christopher Norton

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New Zealand melody
arranged by Christopher Norton

Freely q = 76

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4 3 3

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3

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1 1 1

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mp

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con Ped

3 4

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1 3
6

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11 poco rit A tempo 2

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1 3

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2 1

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sim

3 5 4
16
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1 4 2
1

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1
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The origins of this tune are uncertain, but it is believed to have been composed early in the 20th century, and
was first published in 1913. Various words have been written for it, the most well-known of which describe a
scene of farewell as lovers are parted as one sets sail ‘far across the sea’.

© Copyright 2017 Boosey & Hawkes Music Publishers Ltd

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21 3

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26

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dim mp

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31
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2 1
36

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2 1

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41

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46
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5 4 3

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rit
50 5 A tempo

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slowing slightly

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8
4
53 2 3
1 1
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