Texts by J. Niles set in Art Songs and Choral Works

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John Jacob Niles (1892 - 1980)

(Also see this author's vocal compositions.)

Texts set in art song or choral works (not necessarily comprehensive):

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Go 'way from my window, go 'way from my door - J. Niles (Go 'way from my window)
Go 'way from my window (Go 'way from my window, go 'way from my door) - J. Niles
If I had a ribbon bow to bind my hair - J. Niles
I wonder as I wander out under the sky FRE FRE - L. Berio, B. Britten, G. Crumb, J. Heggie, J. Niles, J. Rutter (I wonder as I wander)
I wonder as I wander (I wonder as I wander out under the sky) - L. Berio, B. Britten, G. Crumb, J. Heggie, J. Niles, J. Rutter FRE FRE
Ribbon Bow (If I had a ribbon bow to bind my hair) - J. Niles

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