As Adam

"As Adam" is one of Marc Blitzstein's many Whitman Songs.

Date: 1927Composer: Marc BlitzsteinText: Walt WhitmanSong Collection: Whitman Songs

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As Adam
by Walt Whitman

As Adam, early in the morning,
Walking forth from the bower, refresh’d with sleep;
Behold me where I pass — hear my voice — approach,
Touch me — touch the palm of your hand to my Body as I pass;
Be not afraid of my Body.

Sheet Music

The Marc Blitzstein Songbook, Vol. 3

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