Lyrks
Lyrks
Lyrks
Cover Art

A Riddle ‘The Earth’ Lyrics by Benjamin Britten

Who Are These Children?, Op. 84

1971

There’s pairt o’ it young
And pairt o’ it auld:
There’s pairt o’ it het
And pairt o’ it cauld:
There’s pairt o’ it bare
And pairt o’ it claid:
There’s pairt o’ it quick
And pairt o’ it dead

About “A Riddle ‘The Earth’” by Benjamin Britten

Read the complete lyrics to "A Riddle ‘The Earth’" by Benjamin Britten from the album "Who Are These Children?, Op. 84" in 1971. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Pop.

"A Riddle ‘The Earth’" is performed by Benjamin Britten. from the album "Who Are These Children?, Op. 84" in 1971 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "A Riddle ‘The Earth’", explore more songs by Benjamin Britten using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

View all songs and biography for Benjamin Britten · Trending lyrics · Billboard Hot 100

Frequently asked questions

"A Riddle ‘The Earth’" is credited to Benjamin Britten. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"A Riddle ‘The Earth’" appears on "Who Are These Children?, Op. 84" in 1971.

Visit the Benjamin Britten artist page at /artist/benjamin-britten for biography, popular tracks, and links to more lyric pages.