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Sheet Music, 40s-50s

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Sheet Music, 40s-50s

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1 11th hour...sheet music 11TH HOUR MELODY Music by King Palmer. Lyrics by Carl Sigman. Recorded by Al Hibbler
NY George Paxton 1956 First edition Pictorial Cover Very Good 
4pp, words and music, in part: "We have one hour, my love, for at midnight we must part. Soon, my love, you'll obey your wand'ring heart...." The cover shows the New York skyline with an inset photo of Al Hibbler. 12" x 9" 
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2 26...sheet music 26 MILES (Santa Catalina) Words and music by Glenn Larson and Bruce Belland.
NY Beechwood Music 1957 First Edition Pictorial Cover Very Good Signed
4pp, words and music, In part: "Twenty six miles across the sea Santa Catalina is awaitin' for me, Santa Catalina, the island of romance...." Chord names are written above the printed chords. 12" x 9" At the center of the illustrated cover is a group-portrait of The Four Preps, signed with a flourish in red ink: "The Four Preps." 
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3 Aaron Slick..sheet music Group of six songs as sung by Robert Merrill in the Paramount picture, "Aaron Slick from Punkin' Crick"
NY Famous Music 1951 First Edition Self-wraps Very Good 
Music and words by Jay Livingston and Ray Evans. Six titles, 4pp each: My Beloved; Life Is A Beautiful Thing; I'd Like to Baby You; Why Should I Believe in Love?; Still Water; Marshmallow Moon. "For professional use only..Please announce title of picture when broadcasting this number." 12" x 9". 
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4 After You've..sheet music AFTER YOU'VE FORGOTTEN
NY Concert Music 1948 First Edition Pictorial cover Very Good Haernan 
Words and music by Mary J. Smith & Lucile Johnson. 4pp, in part: "You have said that we must part but darling this I know Time can never change my heart no matter where you go .." 12" x 9". 
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5 After...sheet music AFTER A WHILE. Lyric by Nick and Charles Kenny. Music by Abner Silver.
NY Starlight Music 1945 First Edition Pictorial Cover Very Good Barbelle 
4pp, words and music, in part: "Our romance was far too beautiful to last my dear .... After a while when you're weary of lips that are fancy free...." 12" x 9" Featured by Marion Loveridge, her photo-portrait on the cover. 
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6 Ain't Got...sheet music AIN'T GOT TIME TO DIE: The Hall Johnson Series of Negro Spirituals, for 4-part chorus of mixed voices a cappella.
NY G. Schirmer 1955 First edition thus Printed self-wraps Very Good 
16pp, words and music, in part: "Lord, I keep so busy praisin' my Jesus ... ain't got time to die...." 10.5" x 6.75" Words and music by Hall Johnson. "This little song is extremely syncopated, so a moderate tempo--with sharp accents--will give enough speed. The effect should be bustling but not hurried." 
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7 All dressed...sheet music ALL DRESSED UP WITH A BROKEN HEART Words and Music by Fred Patrick, Claude Reese and Jack Val.
NY Edward B. Marks Music 1947 Copyright 1946 Pictorial Cover Very Good 
4pp, words and music, in part: "Passing me by, Friends wonder why, I always seem so gay. It's only a pose, Ev'ryone knows, That I'm living a lie, night and day...." Prior owner's name and comment on cover. 12" x 9" Peggy Lee recorded this song for Capitol Records and is show on the cover in evening dress. 
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8 All that...sheet music ALL THAT GOES UP Words and music by Hank Thompson.
Dallas, Texas Metro Music 1950 First Edition Original Wraps Very Good 
4pp, words and music, in part: "All that goes up must come down dear, That's why your new love can't remain...." Prior owner's name on cover. 12" x 9" The cover features a portrait of Hank Thompson who wrote and recorded this song. 
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9 All the world...sheet music ALL THE WORLD IS LONELY NOW Words and Music by Mel Foree.
Nashville Acuff-Rose 1946 First Edition Pictorial Cover Very Good 
4pp, words and music, in part: "Yesterday you said you loved me Today you say it's over now...." Prior owner's name on cover. 12" x 9" This song was featured by Roy Acuff, his head-and-shoulders portrait on the cover. 
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10 All through...sheet music ALL THROUGH THE DAY. Words by Oscar Hammerstein 2nd. Music by Jerome Kern.
NY Williamson Music 1946 First Edition Pictorial Cover Very Good 
6pp, words and music, in part: "I sit alone in the golden daylight ... All through the day I dream about the night, I dream about the night, Here with you...." 12" x 9" From the 20th Century-Fox picture, "Centennial Summer," starring Jeanne Crain, Cornel Wilde, and Linda Darnell. 
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11 ALLEGRO. Sheet music (3) from this Broadway show. Songs: Come Home; The Gentleman Is A Dope; You Are Never Away. Music by Richard Rodgers. Book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein 2nd.
NY Williamson Music 1947 Original editions Pictorial Covers Very Good 
Music and lyrics to three songs from this musical play, produced by the Theatre Guild. 12" x 9" 
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12 Along...sheet music ALONG THE NAVAJO TRAIL: Words and music by Larry Markes, Dick Charles, Eddie DeLange.
NY Leeds Music 1945 Early edition Pictorial Paper Covers Very Good 
6pp, words and music, in part: "Ev'ry day along about ev'nin', When the sunlight's beginnin' to fail, I ride through the slumberin' shadows Along the Navajo Trail...." Key of Eb. 12" x 9" Bing Crosby and The Andrews Sisters, featured on the cover, recorded this song on Decca record #23437. 
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13 America...sheet music AMERICA WILL ALWAYS PREVAIL. Words and music by Louis A. Gallo.
Hollywood Nordyke 1944 First Edition Pictorial Cover Fine 
4pp, words and music, in part: "Once again we are going over, to help in the battle of life .... Tho' the mountains are steep and hard to climb, our precious freedom we must have .... Marching on, marching on, marching on, For American will always prevail!" 12" x 9" The cover of this militaristic, World War II song features a large American eagle illustration. 
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14 American...sheet music AMERICAN PATROL: March. By F.W. Meacham. Piano Solo.
Philadelphia Morris Music 1940 Revised Pictorial Cover Very Good 
6pp, march music, revised and edited by R.R. Rack. 12" x 9" 
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15 Anchors Aweigh.sheet music ANCHORS AWEIGH: The Song of the Navy, by Charles A. Zimmerman. Revised Lyric by George D. Lottman. Revised Melody by D. Savino
NY Robbins Music 1942. 1942 Soft cover 
Illustrated covers and contents near fine condition. 12.25" x 9.25" 6pp Contains lyrics, music, guitar chords and frames. Illustrated by naval insignia on cover. copyright 1907st edition. Binding is original wraps. 
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16 And mimi . sheet music --AND MIMI
NY Shapiro, Bernstein 1947 First Edition Pictorial cover Very Good 
Words and music by Jimmy Kennedy and Nat Simon, 4pp, in part: "Sitting at a table on the corner The lights of Paris bright all around ." Inset on the cover is a photo-portrait of Harry Cool. 12" x 9". 
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17 Angel..sheet music ANGEL SMILE
NY Winneton Music 1958 First Edition Pictorial cover Very Good 
Words and music by Luther Dixon, Billy Dawn Smith, and Bert Keyes. 4pp, in part: "I never thought that I could find heaven on earth and peace of mind, Some one to love me all the time .." Recorded by Nat "King" Cole whose portrait graces the cover. 12" x 9". 
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18 ANNIE GET YOUR GUN. Sheet music (1) from this Broadway show. Song: They Say It's Wonderful Words and music by Irving Berlin.
NY Irving Berlin Music 1946 First Edition Pictorial Cover Very Good 
6pp, words and music,in part: "Rumors fly and you can't tell where they start, 'Specially when it concerns a person's heart ... They say that falling in love is wonderful it's wonderful so they say...." 12" x 9" Rodgers and Hammerstein presented Ethel Merman in this musical comedy, book by Herbert and Dorothy Fields. 
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19 Anniversary...sheet music ANNIVERSARY SONG. Words and music by Al Jolson and Saul Chaplin.
NY Mood Music 1946 First edition thus Pictorial Cover Very Good 
4pp, words and music (waltz tempo), in part: "Oh! how we danced on the night we were wed. We vowed our true love though a word wasn't said...." 12" x 9" Featured in Columbia Pictures production, "The Jolson Story," starry Larry Parks as Al Jolson. 
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20 Anniversary...sheet music THE ANNIVERSARY WALTZ. Words and music by Al Dubin and Dave Franklin.
NY Mayfair Music 1941 Early edition Pictorial Cover Good + 
6pp, words and music, in part: "We just discovered each other Tonight when the lights were low, One dance led up to another And now I can't let you go...." 12" x 9" Recorded and featured by Bing Crosby, with his photo-portrait on the cover, although a prior owner signed his forehead. 
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21 Answer...sheet music ANSWER ME, MY LOVE Recorded by Nat "King" Cole on Capitol Record No. 2687
NY Bourne Music 1953 First American edition Pictorial Cover Very Good + 
By Gerhard Winkler and Fred Rauch. English lyric by Carl Sigman. 4pp, in part: "Answer me, oh my love, Just what sin have I been guilty of? Tell me how I came to lose your love? ..." A large portrait of a young Nat Cole is inset on the cover. 12" x 9" 
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22 Any bonds...sheet music ANY BONDS TODAY? Theme Song of the National Defense Savings Program. Words and Music by Irving Berlin.
Washington DC Henry Morgenthau, Jr., Secretary of the Treasury 1941 First Edition Pictorial Cover Near Fine 
6pp, in part: "The tall man with the high hat and the whiskers on his chin Will soon be knocking at your door...." 12" x 9" The red-white-blue cover shows Uncle Sam tipping his top hat and holding out a bond. 
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23 Any bonds...sheet music ANY BONDS TODAY? Theme Song of the National Defense Savings Program.
Cleveland, Ohio Marshall Drug Co. 1941 Wartime Edition Pictorial Cover Very Good 
Words and music by Irving Berlin. 6pp, in part: "The tall man with the high hat and the whiskers on his chin Will soon be knocking at your door...." 11.25" x 8.5" 
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24 Any...sheet music ANY TIME Words and music by Herbert Happy Lawson. Recorded for Victor Records by Eddy Arnold.
Beverly Hills Hill and Range Songs 1948 First Thus Pictorial cover Very Good 
4pp, in part: "Any time you're feeliing lonely, Any time you're feeling blue .." Originally copyrighted by the songwriter in 1921. 12" x 9" 
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25 Any...sheet music ANY TIME. Words and music by Herbert Happy Lawson. Recorded for Victor Records by Eddy Arnold.
Beverly Hills Hill and Range Songs 1948 First Thus Pictorial cover Very Good 
6pp, in part: "Any time you're feeliing lonely, Any time you're feeling blue .." Copyright by the songwriter in 1921. 12" x 9" The cover comprises a photo-portrait of Eddy Arnold with his guitar. 
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26 Apple...sheet music APPLE, CHERRY, MINCE AND CHOCOLATE CREAM
NY Allen Music 1950 First Edition Pictorial Cover Fine Illus from Photograph 
4pp, words and music by Cliff Warren, Barnett Shaw and David S. Rose. In part: "There's a small cafe I know, Where the fellas like to go, For the waitress there is really quite a queen.." Recorded by Montana Slim who is shown on the cover playing his guitar. 12" x 9". 
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27 April in Portugal.sheet music APRIL IN PORTUGAL by Raul Ferrao. Lyrics by Jimmy Kennedy. French words by Jacques Larue. Original lyrics by Jose Galhardo
NY Chappell (1953). 1953 1st Edition Soft cover 
Pictorial paper covers and contents in very good condition. 12" x 9" (6)pp Contains bilingual lyrics, melody line, piano accompaniment, ukulele chords and frames. Two verses and a refrain. In part: "I found my April dream in Portugal with you When we discovered romance, like we never knew.Then morning brought the rain, And now my dream is through But still my heart says `I love you.'". Illustrated by cover photo of Vic Damone. 1st edn thus. Binding is original wraps. 
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28 Arkansas...sheet music ARKANSAS TRAVELER Words by Newt Martin. Music from an old American Fiddle Tune.
Chicago Calumet Music 1941 First Edition Pictorial Cover Near Fine 
6pp, words and music, in part: "I travelled out in Arkansaw one day on a freight that took my breath away, It went so slow the durned thing made me smile Took a month and seven days to run about a mile...." 12" x 9" The pictorial cover has an inset photo of Patsy Montana in fancy western garb with her guitar. 
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29 Arkansas...sheet music PARAPHRASE ON THE "ARKANSAS TRAVELER": Piano Duet. Arranged by A. Louis Scarmolin.
NY Pro-Art 1945 First Edition Printed self-wraps Very Good 
8pp, piano music with Secundo and Primo parts side by side. 12" x 9" 
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30 As time...sheet music AS TIME GOES BY Words and music by Herman Hupfeld.
NY Harms 1942 Copyright 1931 Pictorial Cover Very Good 
8pp, words and music, in part: "This day and age we're living in gives cause for apprehension ... You must remember this, a kiss is still a kiss, A sigh is just a sigh ...." 12" x 9" This song was made iconic by the 1942 Warner Bros. film, "Casablanca," starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman, who are shown with Paul Henreid on the cover. 
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