I wonder as I wander
Song Title | I wonder as I wander (Search) |
Composer(s): | John Jacob Niles |
Author(s): | John Jacob Niles |
Keyword(s) & Features: | Advent; Angels; Appalachia; Birds; Celebrations; Christian Worship Service; Christianity; Christmas; Composer is Poet; Cows; Dying; Farmers; Folk Song; God; Heaven; Heavens; Jesus; Kings; Light; Nativity of Jesus; Ordinary; People; Promises; Religion; Savior; Shepherds; Singing; Sky; Stalls; Stars; Three Wise Men; Wandering; Wanting; Wondering; Worshipping |
First Line | I wonder as I wander out under the sky (Search) |
Average Duration | 3:00 (Search) |
Year of composition | 1933 (Search) |
Link to English Text Online | http://www.lieder.net/lieder/get_text.html?TextId=17223 |
Author's associated movements or -isms or Groups | American folk revival (Search) |
Original Language | English (Search) |
Audio Source | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZcSw46YP4Q |
Link to IPA Source | https://www.ipasource.com/product/i-wonder-as-i-wander-4/ |
Voice part suggested by composer | Low voice |
Range: | Bb3 - D5 (Search) |
Original Key | G minor (Search) |
Notes | Also available for high voice in C minor (Search) |
Recommended Printed Source | The Songs of John Jacob Niles: for voice and piano (Search) |