- Opening stepwise descending line matches the text describing falling tears
- Syllabic underlay except for ornamental figuration (bars 7 and 23)
- Verbal accentuation not always synchronised
- Line broken by rests - convey 'teares and sighes' (bar 12)
- 1st syllable of 'Happie' - highest note in the melody
- Overall range of 9th (D to E)
- Diminished 4th (G# to C) bar 22
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