Lyric discussion by ehbishh 

I created an account specifically to comment on this song. A Boy and a Girl is beautiful, touching, and is the most amazing song I've ever heard. The chord structures are so gorgeous; the first time I heard it performed by a regional chorus in Pennsylvania, it brought me to tears. Together, the music and lyrics to this song make up a phenomenal song.

A Boy and a Girl is just what symphodude said. It goes from major to minor when the words talk about them dying... and the song ends in major, a happy ending; they died together and still love each other.

ehbishh, which regional chorus did you hear in Pennsylvania, and what year? I have a lot of friends who were in Regionals, and I'm pretty sure they did this song.

I love this piece. I was so excited to hear that we were doing this for our Vocal Ensemble at school--the chordal arrangements are so unorthodox and beautiful. Eric Whitacre is truly a genius.

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