A Shepherd in a Shade
by John Dowland

I am very fond of English madrigals from the Elizabethan era, especially by great masters like 
John Dowland. At the same time, however, I think the lyrics often are a little silly (rather like 
in some of our modern pop hits). So, this arrangement is intended to mirror that silliness;
it may be sung in the same spirit, not taking the song too seriously, even if it is based on 
"old and venerable" music.