In 1890 Gilbert collected together several lyrics from the operas he had written with Sullivan and published them under the title "Songs of a Savoyard", illustrating them with line drawings. In 1897 The Bab Ballads, with which are included Songs of a Savoyard — a collection of all the Bab Ballads which had previously been published in book form, along with lyrics from Songs of a Savoyard, plus some post-1890 lyrics — was issued with mainly new drawings.
These drawings may be used to illustrate programmes or other publicity material without permission. Click on the song title to download a high resolution file suitable for printing.
Thanks to Diana Burleigh for identifying the drawings.
He And She.* (I know A maid) |
He And She.** (I know a maid) |
The Darned Mounseer. |
True Diffidence. (My boy you may take it from me) |
True Diffidence. (My boy you may take it from me) |
Life Is Lovely All The Year. (When the buds are blossoming) |
The Ghosts’ High
Noon.* (When the night wind howls) |
The Ghosts’ High
Noon.** (When the night wind howls) |
The Ghosts’ High
Noon. (When the night wind howls) |
The Great Oak Tree (There grew a little flower) |
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