From Marion's Book

Song Cycle by Marc Blitzstein (1905 - 1964)

1. o by the by  [sung text not yet checked]

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o by the by
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2. when life is quite through with  [sung text not yet checked]

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when life is quite through with
and leaves say alas,
much is to do
for the swallow,that closes
a flight in the blue;

when love's had his tears out,
perhaps shall pass
a million years
(while a bee dozes
on the poppies,the dears;

when all's done and said,and
under the grass
lies her head 
by oaks and roses
deliberated.)

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First published as "VI" in The Dial, Vol. 68, No. 1 (Jan. 1920)


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3. what if a much of a which of a wind

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what if a much of a which of a wind
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4. silent unday by silently not night

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5. until and I heard

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until and I heard
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6. yes is a pleasant country

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7. open your heart

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Total word count: 159