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How 'Ya Gonna Keep 'Em Down On The Farm? (After They've Seen Paree?), Sam M. Lewis, Joe Young, Walter Donaldson, Waterson, Berlin & Snyder Co
How 'Ya Gonna Keep 'Em Down On The Farm? (After They've Seen Paree?), Sam M. Lewis, Joe Young, Walter Donaldson, Waterson, Berlin & Snyder Co
Popular Sheet Music of the 1900s-Archive
Front cover: A picture of a man looking at a paper smoking a pipe and a woman standing on top of an automobile, kicking her leg up with a drink in her hand. There is another lady sitting on top of the automobile next to her reaching out to the crowd with her drink, while the couple driving looks into each others eyes while the woman caresses the man's face. Behind the automobile is a barrel of cider being carried on a cart. There is a man leaning up against the barrel and another sitting on it with his glass …
Our Flag, Frank Lawrence, William J. Guard, Carl Fischer
Our Flag, Frank Lawrence, William J. Guard, Carl Fischer
Popular Sheet Music of the 1900s-Archive
First line of song: In every land beneath the sun There floats a flag its people cherish
First line of chorus: With stars from heaven's blue with stripes of red and white
Includes sheet music samples from the songs "There is a Lady Sweet and Kind" and "Behave Yourself Before Folk!"
Refrain: March tempo
Patriotic Song
Words by Frank Lawrence Jones
Music by William J. Guard
Dedicated to Miss Sophie Braslau
1 score, (6p.), 31x23 cm
Published by Carl Fischer, New York
The World Is Waiting For The Sunrise, Eugene Lockhart, Ernest Seitz, Chappell-Harms, Inc
The World Is Waiting For The Sunrise, Eugene Lockhart, Ernest Seitz, Chappell-Harms, Inc
Popular Sheet Music of the 1900s-Archive
Front cover: No cover art.
First line of song: Down in the lazy west rides the moon, Warm as a night in June
No.4 in Eb
Rather slowly
Slowly-but with a certain swing espressivo
Includes sheet music samples from the songs "Roses of Picardy" and "If Winter Comes"
Words by Eugene Lockhart
Music by Ernest Seitz
1 score, (6p.), 30x22 cm
Published by Chappell-Harms, Inc., New York
Sunshine And You, Mrs. C. E. Brandon, Mr. C. E. Brandon, Weile Pub. Co
Sunshine And You, Mrs. C. E. Brandon, Mr. C. E. Brandon, Weile Pub. Co
Popular Sheet Music of the 1900s-Archive
Front cover: A picture of a women's side profile in a circular feather like frame with a rectangular checker board pattern in the back, and a smaller oval in the bottom left corner of a man.
First line of song: I've roamed this wide world over since I left you to seek my fortune far across the sea
First line of chorus: Down in the valley where the robin red breast flew
Includes sheet music samples from the songs "I Love You.", "Memories of Virginia", and "Evening Brings Memories Of You"
Valse Moderato
Words and Music by Mr. and Mrs. …
If They'd Only Give Old Ireland To The Irish, Queenie Hewlett, Ben M. Jerome, Leo Feist, Inc
If They'd Only Give Old Ireland To The Irish, Queenie Hewlett, Ben M. Jerome, Leo Feist, Inc
Popular Sheet Music of the 1900s-Archive
Front cover: A picture of a cottage home with a brick fence surrounded by shrubs, flowers and trees. There is also a portrait of a man in a suit.
First line of song: My soul is a storm tossed ship, and my heart is a broken mast, there's a grievance I've had, handed down by my dad, tis a grievance will stick to the last
First line of chorus: If they'd only give old Ireland to the Irish, that is my wish
Moderato
Lyric by Queenie Hewlett
Music by Ben. M. Jerome
Operatic Edition
Augustus Pitou presents Fiske Ohara in …
When The Roses Bid Summer Good-Bye, Stephen W. Meidam, J. R. Shannon, Vandersloot Music Publishing Co.
When The Roses Bid Summer Good-Bye, Stephen W. Meidam, J. R. Shannon, Vandersloot Music Publishing Co.
Popular Sheet Music of the 1900s-Archive
Front cover: A field full of piles of corn tied up like tepees with a cloud above them and pumpkins on the ground. There are also two roses on the front cover.
First line of song: When golden grain is waving to twilight's magi croon,
First line of chorus: When the roses bid summer good-bye, when they harvest moon floats in the sky,
p a tempo
Moderato
Moderato-Slowly and Tenderly
Lyric by Stephen W. Meidam
Music by J. R. Shannon
1 score, (4p.), 35x27 cm
Published by Vandersloot Music Publishing Co., Pennsylvania
When You Look In The Heart Of A Rose, Marian Gillespie, Florence Methven, Leo Feist
When You Look In The Heart Of A Rose, Marian Gillespie, Florence Methven, Leo Feist
Popular Sheet Music of the 1900s-Archive
Front cover: A picture of two roses
First line of song: Deep in my heart I hold for you A tender though so sweet and true
First line of chorus: Dear little rose, with your heart of gold
Moderato tranquillo
Refrain Moderato tranquillo espressivo
Includes sheet music samples from the songs "By The Campfire", "Sing Me Love's Lullaby", "My Pavo Real Girl", "The Radiance in Your Eyes", "Give Me All of You"
Lyric by Marian Gillespie
Music by Florence Methven
The Melody Ballad Hit of "The Better 'Ole"
Medium in Eb
1 score, (6p), 31x23 cm
Published by Leo Feist, …
Comin' Thro' The Rye (Select Scotch & Irish Songs), Bainbridge Crist, Carl Fischer
Comin' Thro' The Rye (Select Scotch & Irish Songs), Bainbridge Crist, Carl Fischer
Popular Sheet Music of the 1900s-Archive
Front cover: A picture of different Irish symbols, women playing instruments, and men conversing.
First line of song: Gin a body meet body, comin thro the rye
Includes sheet music samples from the songs "Yesteryear" and "Tell Me"
Allegretto, con civetteria
Carl Fischer Edition
Old Scottish Melody Harmonized and Edited by Bainbridge Crist
Medium Voice in G
Superior Ed. 5459
1 score, (6p.), 30x23 cm
Published by Carl Fischer, New York
My Belgian Rose (Ma Rose Belge), George Benoit, Robert Levenson, Ted Garton, Leo Feist, Inc
My Belgian Rose (Ma Rose Belge), George Benoit, Robert Levenson, Ted Garton, Leo Feist, Inc
Popular Sheet Music of the 1900s-Archive
Front Cover: A woman smiling while wearing pearls and holding flowers
First line of song: Rose of Belgium, drooping so low, lift up your head, for we love you so.
First line of chorus: Belgian Rose my drooping Belgian Rose for every hour of sorrow you've had, You'll have a year in which to be glad,
Moderato
By George Benoit, Robert Levenson and Ted Garton
French Text by Louis Delamarre (Federation De L'Alliance Francaise)
Includes French lyrics
1 score, (4p), 27x17 cm
Published by Leo Feist, New York
My Son!, Carrie Jacobs-Bond, Carrie Jacobs-Bond & Son
My Son!, Carrie Jacobs-Bond, Carrie Jacobs-Bond & Son
Popular Sheet Music of the 1900s-Archive
Front cover: A picture of a decorative circle in the middle of the page with words on top of it.
First line of song: My son! I proudly see him marching by, My only son, who goes maybe to die
Maestoso
High key (original)
Being sung by Madame Ernestine Schumann- Heink
Words & Music by Carrie Jacobs-Bond
1 score, (8p.), 35x28 cm
Published by Carrie Jacobs-Bond & Son, Chicago
It Must Be Love, Gus Kahn, Egbert Van Alstyne, Jerome H. Remick & Co
It Must Be Love, Gus Kahn, Egbert Van Alstyne, Jerome H. Remick & Co
Popular Sheet Music of the 1900s-Archive
Front cover: A portraits of a man and a woman with roses above the woman's head and between the two. Below the women are the words Leila McIntyre and below the man are the words John Hymans
First line of song: She was a lonely maid, he heard her sighing
First line of chorus: It's such a funny little feeling, a feeling I just can't explain
Moderato
Lyric by Gus Kahn
Music by Egbert Van Alstyne
On the bottom of page 2 are the words: Win the war with bread and lead
Leila McIntrye
John Hyams
On the bottom of …
A Little Bit Of Sunshine (From Home), Ballard Macdonald, Joe Goodwin, James F. Hanley, Shapiro, Bernstein & Co
A Little Bit Of Sunshine (From Home), Ballard Macdonald, Joe Goodwin, James F. Hanley, Shapiro, Bernstein & Co
Popular Sheet Music of the 1900s-Archive
Front cover: A picture of a sailor with a mischievous smile on his face inset into a frame. At the bottom of the photo are the words W. J. Reilly U.S.S. Michigan. Surrounding the frame are letters and ink pens. In the bottom left corner there are two sailors reading letters to each other and in the bottom right corner a soldier is seen showing another solder a picture of a baby.
First line of song: Say, neighbor, did you write to say "Hello!" To Frank and Jim and Joe
First line of chorus: Just a bit of sunshine, A …
Oh Helen!, Charles R. Mccarron, Carey Morgan, Jos. W. Stern & Co
Oh Helen!, Charles R. Mccarron, Carey Morgan, Jos. W. Stern & Co
Popular Sheet Music of the 1900s-Archive
Front cover: A picture of a woman's side profile with a pinup hairstyle. Also she is wearing an off the shoulder garment with dangling earrings in her hair.
First line of song: Willie Meek tho' good at grammar, when he'd speak he'd always stammer
First line of chorus: Oh Hel__ Oh Hel__ Oh Helen please be mine
Allegro moderato
A Comedy Stuttering Song
By Charles R. McCarron and Carey Morgan Writers of "I'm Glad I Can Make You Cry" and "I'm Crazy About My Daddy"
Sung Successfully by Sophie Tucker
1 score, (4p.), 31x23 cm
Published by Jos. W. Stern …
Everything Is Peaches Down In Georgia, Grant Clarke, Milton Ager, George W. Meyer, Leo Feist, Inc
Everything Is Peaches Down In Georgia, Grant Clarke, Milton Ager, George W. Meyer, Leo Feist, Inc
Popular Sheet Music of the 1900s-Archive
Front cover: Five female heads facing forward intertwined with leaves.
First line on song: Down in Georgia there are peaches, waiting for you yes, and each is sweet as any peach that you could reach for on a tree,
First line of chorus: Ev-'ry thing is peaches down in Georgia, what a peach of a clime,
Moderato
Popular Edition
Words by Grant Clarke
Music by Milton Ager and George W. Meyer
War Edition
1 score, (4p.), 27x18 cm
Published by Leo Feist, New York
Annie Laurie (Select Scotch & Irish Songs), Bainbridge Crist, Carl Fischer
Annie Laurie (Select Scotch & Irish Songs), Bainbridge Crist, Carl Fischer
Popular Sheet Music of the 1900s-Archive
Front cover: A border of Irish colonial art that consist of instruments, women playing instruments, and two men talking .
First line of song: Maxwelton braes are bonnie, where early fa's the dew
Includes sheet music samples from the songs "Yesteryear" and "Tell Me"
Moderato assai
Played in Medium
Harmonized and Edited by Bainbridge Crist
Carl Fischer Edition
1 score, (6p.), 30x23 cm
Published by Carl Fischer, New York
Oh Frenchy (Oh! Frenchy), Sam Ehrlich, Con Conrad, Broadway Music Corporation
Oh Frenchy (Oh! Frenchy), Sam Ehrlich, Con Conrad, Broadway Music Corporation
Popular Sheet Music of the 1900s-Archive
Front cover: In a shape of a heart framed within a heart frame, in the middle of the page, there is a drawing of a soldier sitting in a chair and a women in a nursing uniform standing staring at each other,
First line of song: Rosie Green was a village queen who enlisted a a nurse She waited for a chance and left for France with an Ambulance,
First line of chorus: Frenchy, Oh Frenchy, Frenchy, although your language is so new to me, when you say "Oui oui, la la"
Marcia moderato
Words by Sam Ehrlich
Music by …
How The Wedding Bells Will Ring When The Boys Come Marching Home, Al. Wilson, Ted Fiorito, Joe Morris Music Co
How The Wedding Bells Will Ring When The Boys Come Marching Home, Al. Wilson, Ted Fiorito, Joe Morris Music Co
Popular Sheet Music of the 1900s-Archive
Front cover: A picture of bells, flowers, and a church. Also photo of a women with the words Esther Coryl of Grindell & Esther
First line of song: It's all over, It's all over, and they'll soon be coming home
First line of chorus: How the wedding bells will ring, when the boys come marching home
Includes sheet music samples from the songs "When The Sun Goes Down In France" and "When Tony Goes Over The Top"
Words by Al. Wilson
Music by Ted Fiorito
Allegro moderato
Published by Joe Morris Music Co, New York
Some Lonesome Night, Grant Clarke, Geroge Whiting, George W. Meyer, Leo Feist Inc
Some Lonesome Night, Grant Clarke, Geroge Whiting, George W. Meyer, Leo Feist Inc
Popular Sheet Music of the 1900s-Archive
Front cover: A man sitting down thinking and faces of three women above him in the sky.
First line of song: I've been hearing around, that you're throwing me down, tell me can it be true?
First line of chorus: Some lone-some night, "Mister Blues" will get you.
Moderato
Popular Edition
Includes sheet music sample from the song "God Spare our Boys Over There"
Patriotic War Edition
Words by Grant Clarke and George Whiting
Music by George W. Meyer
1 score, (4p), 26x17 cm
Published by Leo Feist, New York
My Angel Of The Flaming Cross, Byron Gay, Sunset Publishing Co.
My Angel Of The Flaming Cross, Byron Gay, Sunset Publishing Co.
Popular Sheet Music of the 1900s-Archive
Front cover: A girl wearing a veil looking up looking like she is about to pray, a cross is behind her and an angel flying on her left side.
First line of song: On a home-bound transport, as the sun was sinking low,stood a wounded soldier
First line of chorus: There's an angel over there an angel from I know not where smiling sweetly thru her tears shes drove my fear away.
Moderato espressivo
Refrain
Song by Byron Gay
Words and Music by Byron Gay
1 score, (4p.), 34x27 cm
Published by Sunset Publishing Co., New York
They Were All Out Of Step But Jim, Irving Berlin, Waterson, Berlin & Snyder
They Were All Out Of Step But Jim, Irving Berlin, Waterson, Berlin & Snyder
Popular Sheet Music of the 1900s-Archive
Front cover: A picture of three ladies waving to soldiers marching by in parade formation. One solider is waving to the women. There is also a portrait of two women sitting facing forward in an oval inset with the words The Dream Girls Marie, Hortense.
First line of song: Jimmy's mother went to see her son, marching along on parade
First line of chorus: Did you see my little Jimmy marching, with the soldiers up the avenue?
Marcia
The Dream Girls Marie, Hortense
Includes sheet music samples from the song "I Cannot Bear To Say Goodbye"
1 score, (4p.), 35x27 …
Waiting, Harry L. Cort, George Stoddard, Robert Marks, Harold Orlob, Shapiro, Bernstein & Co.
Waiting, Harry L. Cort, George Stoddard, Robert Marks, Harold Orlob, Shapiro, Bernstein & Co.
Popular Sheet Music of the 1900s-Archive
Front cover: Six woman wearing big dresses holding hands dancing and a man wearing a tux standing in the middle smoking.
First line of song: Of all the girls I've met, there's never been one yet,
First line of chorus: I will be waiting for you dear, always,
Moderato
Includes sheet music samples from the song "When the Shadows Fall?
John Cort offers the successful musical comedy Listen Lester
Book and lyrics by Harry L. Cort and George Stoddard
Staged by Robert Marks
Music by Harold Orlob
Includes sheet music samples from the song "When the Shadows Fall"
1 score, …
Somewhere In France Is The Lily, Jos. E. Howard, Philander Johnson, M. Witmark & Sons
Somewhere In France Is The Lily, Jos. E. Howard, Philander Johnson, M. Witmark & Sons
Popular Sheet Music of the 1900s-Archive
Front cover: A portrait of man in the bottom right corner. The face of a woman inserted into a Fleur de Lis in the middle of the page with bombs bursting in the sky and silhouettes of soldiers on the battle field.
First line of song: One day as morning shed its glow Across the eastern sky,
First line of chorus: Somewhere in France is the Lily, close by the English Rose,
Marziale
Includes sheet music samples from the songs " Witmark Black and White Series", "I'm Longing for Someone to Love Me", and "I'm Going to Folow the Boys". …
What Shall I Say?, Fiske O'Hara, Bartley Costello, Cass Freedom, Leo Feist Inc
What Shall I Say?, Fiske O'Hara, Bartley Costello, Cass Freedom, Leo Feist Inc
Popular Sheet Music of the 1900s-Archive
Front cover: A portrait of a man looking straight with a big smile on his face.
First line of song:There's a speech I've been trying to make ev'ry day. But my tongue just gets tied till the girl gets away,
First line of chorus: But what will I say,
Operatic Edition
Allegretto
Augustus Pitou Presents Fiska O'Hara In A New Romantic Comedy The man From Wicklow by Anna Nichols
Lyrics by Fiske O'Hara and Bartley Costello
Music by Cass Freeborn
1 score, (4p.), 30x23 cm
Published by Leo, Feist Inc., New York
The Magic Of Your Eyes, Arthur A. Penn, M. Witmark & Sons
The Magic Of Your Eyes, Arthur A. Penn, M. Witmark & Sons
Popular Sheet Music of the 1900s-Archive
Front cover: no cover art
First line of song: In the twilight as the sun sinks low, comes the hour I dream of you
First line of chorus: Oh, the magic of your eyes!
Slowly and Tenderly
Includes sheet music samples from the songs "Within The Leaves", "The Choice", "Can't Yo' Heah Me Callin', Caroline", "Honey, If Yo' Only Knew", and "My Rosary For You"
To Eleanor
Sung by Mr. Charles Harrison
Lyric and Music by Arthur A. Penn Composer of "Carissima," "Yokohama Maid," (Operetta) "The Salt of The Sea For Me" etc.
The Witmark Black and White Series
1 …
If You Look In Her Eyes, Otto Harback, Louis A. Hirsch, James Montgomery, M. Witmark & Sons
If You Look In Her Eyes, Otto Harback, Louis A. Hirsch, James Montgomery, M. Witmark & Sons
Popular Sheet Music of the 1900s-Archive
Front cover: A picture of a woman flying an bi-plane while six other women sit and dance on it while throwing flowers.
First line of song: A maiden's lips no longer express things that she'd have you know
First line of chorus: She'll tell you what you're to do, dear, if you'll look in her eyes
Includes sheet music sample from the song " Kiss Me Again"
Moderato
Lyrics by Otto Harbach
Music by Louis A. Hirsch
Lines for Grace Douglas and one Madeline Manners
Cohan & Harris Present The Musical Play Going Up
Book by Otto Harbach and James …
Climbing The Ladder Of Love, Abe Olman, Ray Walker, Ray Sherwood, Forster Music Publisher Inc
Climbing The Ladder Of Love, Abe Olman, Ray Walker, Ray Sherwood, Forster Music Publisher Inc
Popular Sheet Music of the 1900s-Archive
Front cover: A picture of three hearts on a ladder with a couple kissing in the top one, the man looking at the woman in the middle one , and two kids a boy and a girl in the bottom heart.
First line of song: Picture a babe in a cradle that mother is singing to rest
First line of chorus: For you climb on the arms of your mother, then climb on your daddy's knee
Includes sheet music samples from the songs "I'm Going Over the Hills to Virginia"
Words and Music by Abe Olman, Ray Walker, and Ray …
Hawaiian Butterfly, George A. Little, Billy Baskette, Joseph Santly, Leo Feist Inc
Hawaiian Butterfly, George A. Little, Billy Baskette, Joseph Santly, Leo Feist Inc
Popular Sheet Music of the 1900s-Archive
Front cover: A portrait of a man wearing a tux facing forward and a woman above him wearing a hat facing the left direction. Includes the words Brice & King at the bottom of the photo. There is a palm tree and butterfly on each side of the photo. The sun is setting over the water. The bordering around the front cover includes starfish, sea horses and clam shells.
First line of song: Somewhere in Hawaii, I'm sending a wire to someone waiting there for me, among the flowers
First line of chorus: Beautiful Hulu, down in dreamy Honolulu, I …
(Good-Bye And Luck Be With You) Laddie Boy, Will D. Cobb, Gus Edwards, The Gus Edwards Music House
(Good-Bye And Luck Be With You) Laddie Boy, Will D. Cobb, Gus Edwards, The Gus Edwards Music House
Popular Sheet Music of the 1900s-Archive
Front cover: A picture of woman sadly looking at a man dressed in a military uniform. She has one hand resting on his chest while red, white, and blue ribbon surround them.
First line of song: War in the air blare bugles blare
First line of chorus: Good-bye and luck be with you Laddie boy, Laddie boy what ever your name may be
Includes sheet music samples from the songs " Rose Maries", "School Days", and "Romance"
Marcia
Words by Will D. Cobb
Music by Gus Edwards
1 score, (4p.), 33x26 cm
Published by The Gus Edwards Music House, New …
You're Some Pretty Doll, Clarence Williams, Shapiro, Bernstein & Co.
You're Some Pretty Doll, Clarence Williams, Shapiro, Bernstein & Co.
Popular Sheet Music of the 1900s-Archive
Front cover: A picture of a couple pulling back holding onto each others hands under a tree in the moonlight
First line of song: Now listen Dolly come over here there's something I must whisper in your ear
First line of chorus: You're so pretty Oh! so pretty you're some pretty doll, you've got the kind of eyes that seem to talk
Words and Music by Clarence Williams
1 score, (4p), 31x24 cm
Published by Shapiro, Bernstein & Co., Inc. New York
On The Arm Of The Old Armchair, Bobby Heath, Arthur Lange, The Joe Morris Music Co
On The Arm Of The Old Armchair, Bobby Heath, Arthur Lange, The Joe Morris Music Co
Popular Sheet Music of the 1900s-Archive
Front cover: A picture of a boy inset in an armchair picture frame. There are green and white stripes in the background.
First line of song: My girl lives in the country, she's just an old fashioned girl, but she's not slow
First line of chorus: On the arm of the old arm chair
Includes sheet music sample from the song "There's a Quaker down in Quaker Town"
Words by Bobby Heath
Music by Arthur Lange
1 score, (6p.), 35x27 cm
Published by The Joe Morris Music Co, New York