Edward Elgar

As I laye a-thynkynge

"As I laye a-thynkynge" is the last poem written by "Thomas Ingoldsby" (Richard Barham). It was set to music by the English composer Edward Elgar. The song was published in 1888 by Beare & Son,

Lyrics#

Elgar omitted the two verses enclosed in square brackets – the fifth and sixth verses of the poem.

References#

Banfield, Stephen, Sensibility and English Song: Critical studies of the early 20th century (Cambridge University Press, 1985)
Kennedy, Michael, Portrait of Elgar (Oxford University Press, 1968)

Recordings#

*Songs and Piano Music by Edward Elgar Premiere recording of “As I laye a-thynkynge” performed by Amanda Pitt (soprano), with David Owen Norris (piano).

Composer: Edward Elgar