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You're The Best Little Mother That God Ever Made, J. Keirn Brennan, Ernest R. Ball, M. Witmark & Sons
You're The Best Little Mother That God Ever Made, J. Keirn Brennan, Ernest R. Ball, M. Witmark & Sons
Popular Sheet Music of the 1900s-Archive
Front cover: A picture of bolded times new roman letters
First line of song: When twilight comes down, It is then, mother dear, I long for you most
First line of chorus: God made you, dear mother, and then broke the mold
Moderato
Tenderly
Includes sheet music samples from the songs "Can't Yo' Heah Me Callin", "I Come to Thee", and "It Was For Me"
Lyric by J. Keirn Brennan
Music by Ernest R. Ball
Played in Eb
1 score, (6p), 32x27 cm
Published by M. Witmark & Sons, New York, Chicago, San Francisco, London
The Ghost Of The Ukulele, James Brockman, Jack Smith, John Brockman Music Pub. Co.
The Ghost Of The Ukulele, James Brockman, Jack Smith, John Brockman Music Pub. Co.
Popular Sheet Music of the 1900s-Archive
Front cover: A portrait of two guys in tuxes standing together looking in the left direction in a circle frame with palm trees and ghost carrying ukuleles dancing in the back ground.
First line of song: Last night in dreams I could plainly see, the land of Honolulu far across the sea.
First line of chorus: That's the ghost, that's the ghost of the Ukulele strumming gayly
Allegretto Moderato
By James Brockman and Jack Smith
The Hit of Shubert's Production "Show of Wonders"
Sung by Howard & Howard at the Winter Garden New York City
1 score, (4p.), 33x26 cm …
My Own Iona (Moi-One-Ionae), L. Wolfe Gilbert, Anatol Friedland, Carey Morgan, Hos. W. Stern & Co
My Own Iona (Moi-One-Ionae), L. Wolfe Gilbert, Anatol Friedland, Carey Morgan, Hos. W. Stern & Co
Popular Sheet Music of the 1900s-Archive
Front cover: A picture of a woman wearing a bejeweled head band. Also two circular pictures. One with a man wearing a hat with the words Charles King and another of a woman wearing a hat with the words Elizabeth Brice.
First line of song: I long to be, long to see, you and me down among the Hula Hula hills
First line of chorus: My own Iona, from old Halona, your dark and dreamy eyes they speak of paradise
Moderato
Introduced by Brice and King
Lyric by L. Wolfe Gilbert
Music by Anatol Friedland and Carey Morgan
Hawaii's Favorite …
I'M Going Over The Hills To Virginia, Clyde Hager, Walter Goodwin, Forster Music Publishers Inc.
I'M Going Over The Hills To Virginia, Clyde Hager, Walter Goodwin, Forster Music Publishers Inc.
Popular Sheet Music of the 1900s-Archive
Front cover: A girl standing on a hill grazing over a town with a portrait of man with a top hat on in the left bottom corner with the words "Marshall Montgomery".
First line of song: Every body listen to me, I'm leaving your good town,
First line of chorus: Over the hills to Virginia, back to an old sweetheart of mine;
Marcia Modto
Words by Clyde Hager
Music by Walter Goodwin
Includes sheet music sample from the song "Golden Hours"
1 score, (4p.), 34x27 cm
Published by Forster Music Publishers Inc., Chicago
Yaddie Kaddie Kiddie Kaddie Koo, Sam M. Lewis, Joe Young, George W. Meyer, Waterson, Berlin & Snyder Co.
Yaddie Kaddie Kiddie Kaddie Koo, Sam M. Lewis, Joe Young, George W. Meyer, Waterson, Berlin & Snyder Co.
Popular Sheet Music of the 1900s-Archive
Front Cover: In the center of the cover is a women sitting, playing a piano. Behind her is a man sitting with his arm around her. An orange Hawaiian lei is draped over the photo. On each side of the sketch are angels sitting, playing an instrument. Below each of the angels is a string of purple flowers.
First Line of Song: Every night I hear my neighbors sighing, "If you lika me like I like you, "Yaddie Kaddie Kiddie Kaddie Koo"
First Line of Chorus: Please tell me, why do they sing that silly thing?
Words by Sam M. …
The Hour Of Memory, J. Will Callahan, Anton Dvortak, Henry S. Sawyer, Frank K. Root & Co.
The Hour Of Memory, J. Will Callahan, Anton Dvortak, Henry S. Sawyer, Frank K. Root & Co.
Popular Sheet Music of the 1900s-Archive
Front cover: A picture of flowers on a branch
First line of song: Now the peaceful day is ending, shine and shadow softly blending
Poco Lento e Grazioso
Humoreske Song
Song for medium voice
Adapted to Dvoraks Humoreske
English lyrics by J. Will Callahan
Music by Anton Dvorak
Adapted by Henry S. Sawyer
I score, (6p.), 35x26 cm
Published by Frank K. Root & Co., New York
Any Place Is Heaven If You Are Near Me, Edward Lockton, Hermann Lohr, Chappelle & Co
Any Place Is Heaven If You Are Near Me, Edward Lockton, Hermann Lohr, Chappelle & Co
Popular Sheet Music of the 1900s-Archive
Front cover: no cover art
First line of song: When I am glad and all the world seems fair
Includes sheet music sample from the song "Land Of The Long Ago"
Moderato con moto
Words by Edward Lockton
Music by Hermann Lohr
1 score, (8p.), 33x26 cm
Published by Chappelle & Co, New York
Deep River, S. Coleridge-Taylor, Maud Powell, William Arms Fisher, Oliver Ditson Company
Deep River, S. Coleridge-Taylor, Maud Powell, William Arms Fisher, Oliver Ditson Company
Popular Sheet Music of the 1900s-Archive
Front cover: A braided rectangular border
First line of song: Deep river, my home is over Jordan, Deep river, Lord, I want to cross over into campground
Lento
American Negro Melody
Transcribed by S. Coleridge-Taylor for piano
Transcribed by Maud Powell for Violin and Piano
Arranged by William Arms Fisher as a Song
Played in Medium, In F
1 score, (6p.), 33x26 cm
Published by Oliver Ditson Company, Boston
What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For? (When They Don't Mean What They Say), Joe Mccarthy, Howard Johnson, Jimmie Monaco, Leo Feist, Inc
What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For? (When They Don't Mean What They Say), Joe Mccarthy, Howard Johnson, Jimmie Monaco, Leo Feist, Inc
Popular Sheet Music of the 1900s-Archive
Front cover: A portrait of a couple in the middle whose names are Anna Held and Henry Lewis
First line of song: Funniest pair of eyes I've ever seen,
First line of chorus: So, what do you want to make those eyes at me for,
Moderato
Words & Music by Joe McCarthy, Howard Johnson, Jimmie Monaco
The song hit of "Follow Me" Anna Held's new show sung by Henry Lewis
1 score, (4p.), 34c27 cm
Published by Leo Feist Inc., New York
Down Honolulu Way, J. E. Dempsey, Earl Burtnett, Joseph A. Burke, Jerome H. Remick & Co
Down Honolulu Way, J. E. Dempsey, Earl Burtnett, Joseph A. Burke, Jerome H. Remick & Co
Popular Sheet Music of the 1900s-Archive
Front cover: A picture of trees on the shore with water in the horizon.
First line of song: I can see two eyes where in the love light gleams, in my dreams, in my dreams
First line of chorus: Come where the moon is always shining, down Honolulu way
Includes sheet music samples from the song "Whose Pretty Baby Are You Now?"
Moderato
Lyric by J.E. Dempsey
Music by Earl Burtnett and Joseph A. Burke
1 score, (4p.), 34x27 cm
Published by Jerome H. Remick & CO., New York
Mister Tosti, Why Did You Write "Good Bye"?, Jean C. Havez, Jerome H. Remick & Co.
Mister Tosti, Why Did You Write "Good Bye"?, Jean C. Havez, Jerome H. Remick & Co.
Popular Sheet Music of the 1900s-Archive
Front cover: A head of a man with his hand looking like he's playing piano.
First line of song: There's an air sweet and rare, still it grieves my heart to hear them play it anywhere.
First line of chorus: Oh! Mister Tosti, why did you write "Good bye?"
Maestoso
Moderato (Slowly)
Lyric & Music by Jean C. Havez
1 score, (6p.), 33x25 cm
Published by Jerome H. Remick & Co., New York
Roses Of Picardy, Fred E. Weaterhly, Haydn Wood, Chappell & Co. Ltd
Roses Of Picardy, Fred E. Weaterhly, Haydn Wood, Chappell & Co. Ltd
Popular Sheet Music of the 1900s-Archive
Tempo primo
Front cover: Three roses and leaves and thrones
Front cover: Three roses and leaves and thrones
First line of song: She is watching by the populars, colinette with the sea blue eyes,
Words by Fred E. Weatherly
Music by Haydn Wood
Played in Medium
Includes sheet music samples from the songs "A Night of Love"
1 score, (8p.), 30x23 cm
Published by Chappell & Co. Ltd, Melbourne
I'M A Lonesome Melody, Joe Young, George W. Meyer, Jewell Sisters, Kalmar & Puck Music Co. Inc
I'M A Lonesome Melody, Joe Young, George W. Meyer, Jewell Sisters, Kalmar & Puck Music Co. Inc
Popular Sheet Music of the 1900s-Archive
Front cover: A picture of two girls in a rectangular picture frame. One girl is standing and one is sitting down. The words Jewell Sisters are at the bottom of the photo. With flower vines on both sides of the picture frame.
First line of song: Last night when I came home downhearted and alone
First line of chorus: I'm a lonesome melody
Includes sample sheet music from the song "I'm Looking For A Warm Spot"
Words by Joe Young
Music By George W. Meyer
Jewell Sisters
Moderato
1 score, (6p.), 35x27 cm
Published by Kalmar & Puck Music Co. …
Song Of The Islands (Na Lei O Hawaii), Charles E. King
Song Of The Islands (Na Lei O Hawaii), Charles E. King
Popular Sheet Music of the 1900s-Archive
Front Cover: a palm tree and ocean
First line of song: Lovely is Hawaii - the island of Ke-a we Adorned with brilliant lehu a and fragrant maile of panaewa.
Tune Ukulele G C E A
Andante Moderato
As Sung "In the Woods of Hawaii"
Words & Music by Charles E. King
1 score, (4p), 31x24 cm
Published by Charles E. King, Honolulu, Hawaii
Copyright 1915 by Bergstrom Music Co. Copyright transferred to Charles E. King, 1917
To Lou, Jeff Branen, Arthur Lange, Joe Morris Co.
To Lou, Jeff Branen, Arthur Lange, Joe Morris Co.
Popular Sheet Music of the 1900s-Archive
Front cover: A picture of a man in a suit sitting down with his hands crossed with a slight smile.
First line of song: The time has come to say goodbye to you
First line of chorus: To Lou I gave my heart to my lady
Moderato
Chorus slowly
Words by Jeff Branen
Music by Arthur Lange
A feature in Vaudeville with Al. Herman
By the writers of Virginia Lee and In the Valley of the Moon.
1 score, (6p), 36x27 cm
Published by Joe Morris Music Co, New York
Jane, Halsey K. Mohr, Shapiro, Bernstein, & Co.
Jane, Halsey K. Mohr, Shapiro, Bernstein, & Co.
Popular Sheet Music of the 1900s-Archive
Front cover: A picture of a woman holding flowers with a big bonnet hat on her head. The words Pearl Winthrop are at the top.
First line of song: On a balmy summer's day stood a couple old and grey, They've been sweethearts now for forty years
First line of chorus: Jane, dear, let's go again, dear, Down to the lane, dear
Moderato
Words and Music by Halsey K. Mohr
1 score, (6p.), 35x26 cm
Published by Shapiro, Bernstein & Co, New York
M-O-T-H-E-R A Word That Means The World To Me, Howard Johnson, Theodore Morse, Leo Feist Inc
M-O-T-H-E-R A Word That Means The World To Me, Howard Johnson, Theodore Morse, Leo Feist Inc
Popular Sheet Music of the 1900s-Archive
Front cover: A man in a tux looking to the right with the words "Johnny Scott" written across the bottom center of the man.
First Line of Song: I've been around the world, you bet, but never went to school.
First Line of Chorus: "M" is for the million things she gave me.
Andante moderato
Popular Edition
Eva Tanguay's Great "Mother" Song
Words by Howard Johnson
Music by Theodore Morse
1 score, (6p.), 35x27 cm
Published by Leo Feist, New York
In Italy, Scharmel Iris, Gamble Hinged Music Co.
In Italy, Scharmel Iris, Gamble Hinged Music Co.
Popular Sheet Music of the 1900s-Archive
Front cover: A picture of tied off gondolas and sailboats in the sea just off shore from a town.
First line of song: Italy, the oranges hang on the tree, as lanterns bright, a glow with light
Includes sheet music sample from the song "Coo"
Allegro brillante (d=100)
Jeanne M. Boyd
Song with Piano Accompaniment
Words by Scharmel Iris
High in E (Original key)
Orchestration of this Song may be had in Eb only
Reprinted from "Lyrics of a Lad"
1 score, (8p.), 30x23 cm
Published by Gamble Hinged Music Co, Chicago
My Little Dream Girl, L. Wolfe Gilbert, Anatol Friedland, Jos. W. Stern & Co.
My Little Dream Girl, L. Wolfe Gilbert, Anatol Friedland, Jos. W. Stern & Co.
Popular Sheet Music of the 1900s-Archive
Front cover: A girl in a dress sitting on a white box surrounded by flowery branches
First line of song: The night time, the night time is calling me
First line of chorus: My little dream girl, you pretty dream girl, sometimes I seem, girl, to own your heart
Moderato
Duplex Edition
Includes sheet music samples from the songs "My Sweet Adair"
Includes sheet music samples from the songs "Open Up Your Heart"
Includes sheet music samples from the songs "Painting That Mother Of Mine"
Lyric by L. Wolfe Gilbert. Writer of "Robert E. Lee," Beautiful Eyes," etc.
Music by …
My Sweet Adair, L. Wolfe Gilbert, Anatol Friedland, D. Onivas, Jos. W. Stern & Co
My Sweet Adair, L. Wolfe Gilbert, Anatol Friedland, D. Onivas, Jos. W. Stern & Co
Popular Sheet Music of the 1900s-Archive
Front cover: A picture of a woman in a long white dress standing next to some flowers.
First line of song: There's the nicest little club house down my way
First line of chorus: Adair my sweet Adair I dare you to be
Moderato
Duplex Edition
Includes sheet music samples from the songs"Open Up Your Heart"
Includes sheet music samples from the songs "My Little Dream Girl"
Includes sheet music samples from the songs "Painting That Mother of Mine"
By L. Wolfe Gilbert and Anatol Friedland. Writers of the World Famous Hit "My Little Dream Girl"
Arranged by D. Onivas …
Down Among The Sheltering Palms, James Brockman, Abe Olman, Al. Jolson, Leo Feist, Inc
Down Among The Sheltering Palms, James Brockman, Abe Olman, Al. Jolson, Leo Feist, Inc
Popular Sheet Music of the 1900s-Archive
Front cover: A picture of palm trees with a steam ship out on the ocean. In the bottom right corner is a portrait of a man in a suit with the caption Al. Jolson
First line of song: I'm way down east, down east, and my heart is pining, pining for you
First line of chorus: Down among the sheltering palms, O honey, wait for me, O honey wait for me
Moderato
Words by James Brockman
Music by Abe Olman
Popular Edition
Al. Jolson
Al. Jolson's Sensational Hit
Revised Edition
1 score, (6p.), 35x27 cm
Published by Leo Feist, New …
You Are The Rose Of My Heart, Andrew K. Allison, James Kendis, Maurice Richmond Music Co
You Are The Rose Of My Heart, Andrew K. Allison, James Kendis, Maurice Richmond Music Co
Popular Sheet Music of the 1900s-Archive
Front cover: A picture of a title in old Gothic text.
First line of song: I had a wonderful dream, dear, a garden so deary I saw
First line of chorus: You are the rose of my heart, dear, you are my sunshine
Valse Lento
Includes sheet music samples from the songs "What Do You Want With Me?"
Words by Andrew K. Allison
Music By James Kendis
Medium
1 score, (8p), 34x26 cm
Published by Maurice Richmond Music Co, New York
When I Come Back To Erin (I Am Coming For You), Will Callahan, Blanche M. Tice, Blanche M. Tic Music Co.
When I Come Back To Erin (I Am Coming For You), Will Callahan, Blanche M. Tice, Blanche M. Tic Music Co.
Popular Sheet Music of the 1900s-Archive
Front cover: A man sitting in a chair staring to the right at a lady in the corner.
First line of song: Colleen tonight I'm dreaming of you,
First line of chorus: When I come back to Erin I am coming for you,
Valse Andte
Refrain Slowly
Chorus for male or mixed voices.
Lyric by J. Will Callahan
Music by Blanche M. Tice
1 score, (6p.), 35x26 cm
Published by Blanche M. Tic Music Co., Iowa
You're Here And I'M Here, Harry B. Smith, Jerome D. Kern, Arthur Behim, Leo Feist, Inc
You're Here And I'M Here, Harry B. Smith, Jerome D. Kern, Arthur Behim, Leo Feist, Inc
Popular Sheet Music of the 1900s-Archive
Front cover: A man in a suit and tie
First line of song: We two are traveling in love land today, we gone astray and lost our way
First line of chorus: You're here and I'm here, so what do we care?
Moderato con grazia
Includes sheet music samples from the songs "Over The Alpine Mountains",and "When You Wore A Tulip And I Wore A Big Rose"
Charles Frohman presents Donald Brian in The Marriage Market
Lyric By Harry B. Smith
Operatic Edition
Music By Jerome D. Kern
Also published as a One-Step, Two-Step or Trot as introduced and featured …
When You're Away, Henry Blossom, Victor Herbert, Fred G. Latham, M. Witmark & Sons
When You're Away, Henry Blossom, Victor Herbert, Fred G. Latham, M. Witmark & Sons
Popular Sheet Music of the 1900s-Archive
Front cover: A portrait of a woman in a circle in the top left corner with a couple of flowers.
First line of song: Thought time may let us sometimes forget,
Moderato
Allergo
Joe Weber Offers the Only Girl A Musical Farcial Comedy
The Book and Lyrics by Henry Blossom
The Music by Victor Herbert
Staged by Fred G. Latham
1 score, (6p.), 33x25 cm
Published by M. Witmark & Sons, New York
God Of All Nature (Laurel Octavo), M. Teresa Armitage, Peter I. Tschaikowsky, Bertha Remick, C. C. Birchard & Company
God Of All Nature (Laurel Octavo), M. Teresa Armitage, Peter I. Tschaikowsky, Bertha Remick, C. C. Birchard & Company
Popular Sheet Music of the 1900s-Archive
Front cover: No cover art.
First line of song: God of the dawning, God of the noontime,
Andante cantabile, con alcuna licenza
Alto Solo
2nd Soprano, Alto
2nd time piu f
ff slower
The Laurel Octavo God of All Nature From the Andante of Tchaikovsky's 5th Symphony
Text by M. Teresa Armitage
Peter I. Tschaikowsky
Mixed Voice arrangement No. 514
Arranged by Bertha Remick
1 score, (8p.), 27x17 cm
Published by C. C. Birchard & Company, Massachusetts
On The 5.15, Stanley Murphy, Henry I. Marshall, Jerome H. Remick & Co
On The 5.15, Stanley Murphy, Henry I. Marshall, Jerome H. Remick & Co
Popular Sheet Music of the 1900s-Archive
Front cover: A picture of a wall with train schedules listed, includes cities, departure times and prices.
First line of song: Talk about your subway, Talk about your 'L" Talk about your street car lines as well
First line of chorus: Oh, the five fifteen! Hear the whistle blowin'! Oh, the five fifteen.
Includes sheet music samples from the song "Chinatown, My Chinatown" and "Wrap Me In A Bundle"
Lyric by Stanley Murphy
Music by Henry I. Marshall
1 score, (6p.), 33x26 cm
Published by Jerome H. Remick & Co, New York
O Perfect Love, D. F. Blomfield, H. T. Burleigh, Theo. Presser Co.
O Perfect Love, D. F. Blomfield, H. T. Burleigh, Theo. Presser Co.
Popular Sheet Music of the 1900s-Archive
Front cover: no cover art
First line of song: O perfect Love, all human thought transcending, lowly we kneel in pray'r before Thy throne
First line of chorus: O perfect Love! O perfect Life!
To Miss Dora J. Cole, Philadelphia, Pa. June 15, 1904.
Wedding Song
Words by D.F. Blomfield
Music by H.T. Burleigh
1 score, (8p.), 31x24 cm
Published by Theo. Presser CO., Philadelphia
Way Down On Tampa Bay, A. Seymour Brown, Egbert Van Alstyne, Jerome H. Remick & Co.
Way Down On Tampa Bay, A. Seymour Brown, Egbert Van Alstyne, Jerome H. Remick & Co.
Popular Sheet Music of the 1900s-Archive
Front cover: A picture of a women looking over a bay and town at night while a full moon is out. Ships are sailing in the bay.
First line of song: Twilight is falling, I'm so lonesome and blue
First line of chorus: On Tampa Bay the moon beams play
Moderato
Includes sheet music samples from the songs "Love Me like the Ivy loves the Old Oak Tree" and "I'll Do It All Over Again"
Lyric by A. Seymour Brown
Music by Egbert Van Alstyne
1 score, (6p), 35x27 cm
Published by Jerome H. Remick & CO, New York
Sweet Little Woman O' Mine, Frank Stanton, Floy Little Bartlett, The Arthur P. Schmidt Co.
Sweet Little Woman O' Mine, Frank Stanton, Floy Little Bartlett, The Arthur P. Schmidt Co.
Popular Sheet Music of the 1900s-Archive
Front cover: No cover art
First line of song: She ain't any bit of an Angel This sweet little woman o' mine
First line of chorus: This sweet little woman o' mine
Words by Frank Stanton
To be sung very tenderly
Soprano or Tenor
Composed by Floy Little Bartlett.
From "Comes One with a Song" by Frank L. Stanton.
1 score, (6p.), 29x22 cm
Published by The Arthur P. Schmidt Co., New York