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  • Type out all lyrics, even repeating song parts like the chorus
  • Lyrics should be broken down into individual lines
  • Use section headers above different song parts like [Verse], [Chorus], etc.
  • Use italics (<i>lyric</i>) and bold (<b>lyric</b>) to distinguish between different vocalists in the same song part
  • If you don’t understand a lyric, use [?]

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Genius Annotation

Alisoun is an anonymous 14th century English song. Although the Middle English can be pretty difficult to read at times, the pure sound of the poem should be beautiful enough to entertain. If after falling in love with the melody, you want to explore the meaning as well, we’ve provided a gloss for your convenience.

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Find answers to frequently asked questions about the song and explore its deeper meaning

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January 1, 1300
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