John Duarte's lyrics & chords

John William Duarte (born October 2, 1919 in Sheffield; died December 23, 2004) was a British composer, guitarist and writer. Duarte was born in Sheffield, England. He considered himself 100% British — his father was Scottish and his mother was English — a fact that echoed throughout his music. Duarte's English Suite, op. 31, a three-movement work for the guitar, reflects the Renaissance style of court lutenists such as John Dowland and John Johnson. Duarte was educated at Manchester Central High School (1931-35) and Manchester University...read more