1995


O You Whom I Often

Composed by Simon Sargon
Text by Walt Whitman

A Clear Midnight Song Collection


"O You Whom I Often" is the fifth song of Simon Sargon's song cycle A Clear Midnight: Six Songs set to Poems of Walt Whitman for Baritone, Horn, and Piano. Sheet music for Mr. Sargon's songs is available directly through the composer by contacting the following address: info@simonsargon.com. The audio selection provided features Donnie Ray Albert, baritone, Gregory Hustis French horn, and Simon Sargon, piano. Used with the permission of the composer.

Text

Oh You Whom I Often
by Walt Whitman

O you whom I often and silently come where you are that I may be with you,
As I walk by your side or sit near, or remain in the same room with you,
Little you know the subtle electric fire that for your sake is playing within me.

Audio

“O You Whom I Often” (from “A Clear Midnight”)
Donnie Ray Albert (baritone), Greg Hustis (horn) & Simon Sargon (piano)1:30

Simon Sargon

Composer

Walt Whitman

Poet(s)/Writer(s)

Used with the permission of the composer