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Help me identify a classical tune

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PurplePi · 29/10/2023 23:12

It’s been bugging me all evening. I remember singing it at school as part of an opera or operetta, or in a music lesson. It’s a perky tune. Maybe Gilbert & Sullivan? All I can remember is that it’s like a toast about how a young man will have to say goodbye to the fun as he’s about to settle down. Sorry it’s vague, but it was a long time ago! I know it’s a long shot, but maybe it rings a bell with someone?

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MeinKraft · 29/10/2023 23:15

Was it in English yeah?

PurplePi · 29/10/2023 23:19

Yes, we sang it in English- but it could have been a translation, I suppose! As I say, it’s a very vague memory- sorry!

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UnderwaterSpaceCadet · 29/10/2023 23:22

Not the best recording, but could it be this? (English version of Non più andrai from The Marriage of Figaro)

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=92SGdQCo9FM

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TheLightSideOfTheMoon · 29/10/2023 23:25

My first thought is the theme to The Littlest Hobo.

It’s probably not that.

PurplePi · 29/10/2023 23:30

@UnderwaterSpaceCadet Yes! That’s it! Thank you!

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MistyMountainTop · 29/10/2023 23:33

Say goodbye now to pastime and play lad
Say goodbye to the games that we played lad

Leighdown · 30/10/2023 00:14

I got slightly excited there thinking it could be 'Where is the life that late I led' from Kiss Me Kate before realising you said from an opera 😆

But great work on finding it, so annoying when you can't remember!

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