Summary
Written for the coronation of King George II, it features a famous, suspenseful building string introduction that explodes into a dramatic, seven-part choral…
Performance notes
- Check tuning on the opening interval and keep inner voices present.
- Observe phrasing in the final cadence; avoid rushing the rallentando.
Forces & instrumentation
Classical
Licensing & usage
Suitable for parish, school, and competition performance. For livestreams or recordings, confirm local copyright requirements.
Lyrics (preview)
Zadok the priest
And Nathan the prophet
Anointed Solomon king
And all the people
Rejoiced, rejoiced, rejoiced
And all the people
Rejoiced, rejoiced, rejoiced
Rejoiced, rejoiced, rejoiced
And all the people
Rejoiced, rejoiced, rejoiced and said:
God save the king
Long live the king
God save the king
May the king live forever
Amen, amen, alleluia, alleluia, amen, amen
Amen, amen, alleluia, amen
God save the king
Long live the king
May the king live forever
Amen, amen, alleluia, alleluia, amen, amen
May the king live
May the king live
For ever, for ever, for ever,
Amen, amen, alleluia, alleluia, amen, amen
Alleluia, alleluia, amen, amen, amen
Amen, amen, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, amen
Long live the king
God save the king
Long live the king
May the king live
May the king live
For ever, for ever, for ever,
Amen, amen, alleluia, alleluia, amen, amen
Alleluia, alleluia, amen, amen, amen
Amen, amen, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, ameamen aamenamenaamenamenmenamenaamenamenaamenamenmenamenmenamenmenam amename
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Written for the coronation of King George II, it features a famous, suspenseful building string introduction that explodes into a dramatic, seven-part choral declaration of "God save the King!
Composer
george frideric handel
Category
Classical
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