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Mò-Lì-Huā

SATB a cappella - 2.5 minutes - easy difficulty

This arrangement of the beloved Chinese folksong was written for MSUM's 2023 Celebration of Nations, and gives each voice part their moment to shine. From the flowing pentatonic melody by itself, to exciting harmonizations, I hope you enjoy this springtime celebration of 'the jasmine flower'.


Michael J. Johnson · Mò-Lì-Huā

Traditional Chinese Folksong

Hǎo yī duǒ měilì de mòlihuā
Fēn fāng měilì mǎn zhī yā
Yòu xiāng yòu bái rén rén kuā
Ràng wǒ lái jiāng nǐ zhāi xià
Sòng gěi biérén jiā
Mòlihuā ya mòlihuā

好一朵美丽的茉莉花
芬芳美丽满枝桠
又香又白人人夸
让我来将你摘下
送给别人家
茉莉花呀茉莉花

Flower of jasmine, so fair!
Budding and blooming here and there,
Pure and fragrant all do declare.
Let me pick you with tender care,
Sweetness for all to share.
Jasmine fair, oh Jasmine fair.