University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Lilliput Lyrics
A scanned copy of the 1899 publication Lilliput Lyrics by William Brighty Rands, a book of poetry for children.
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Lyrics to "In the Good Old Summer Time"
These are the lyrics to the 1902, Ren Shields/George Evans song, "In the Good Old Summer Time." (Audio content is downloadable by clicking on "Melody" at the top.)
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Woody Guthrie: "Belle Starr" Lyrics
Renowned folk singer Woody Guthrie composed this song that tells of Belle Starr and the outlaws in her life.
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Buffalo Gals
This website has interesting background information about the song, "Buffalo Gals," as well as song lyrics and a Midi file of the tune.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: The Baby's Opera by Walter Crane
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book The Baby's Opera by Walter Crane (1890), a collection of children's songs with music and lyrics.
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Poem: "Waltz Me Around Again, Willie"
This page provides the lyrics to the 1906, Will D. Cobb and Ren Shields song, "Waltz Me Around Again, Willie."
University of Oklahoma
The University of Oklahoma College of Law: The Battle Hymn of the Republic
Features the complete lyrics to the popular Civil War song "The Battle Hymn of the Republic", written by Julia Ward Howe in 1861.
University of Oklahoma
University of Oklahoma College of Law: The Concord Hymn
Ralph Waldo Emerson's lyrics to The Concord Hymn, sung at the completion of the Concord Monument, July 4, 1837.
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: The Mc Ardle Notebooks: Dawn at the Alamo
Henry Arthur McArdle's "Dawn at the Alamo" notebook is "packed with letters, notes, and photographs," which McArdle used when researching for his well-known painting recording this important moment in Texas history. Browse the pages to...
National Humanities Center
National Humanities Center: Toolbox Library: Making of African American Identity: The Blues
Examples of the blues inspired by the African American migration to Northern cities. These lyrics and audio clips explores the reasons for, and effects of, these migrations.
University of Virginia
University of Virginia: Uncle Tom's Cabin & American Culture: Old Folks at Home
Here are the lyrics to Stephen Foster's song "Old Folks at Home" which was performed by Christy's Minstrels. Includes general information about the song, specifically concerning what "dramatic productions" it was included in.
University of Toronto (Canada)
University of Toronto: William Wordsworth
View a set of links to selected poetry and prose of William Wordsworth. Many of the poems have explanatory notes.
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Popular Songs in American History: Ben Bolt: 19th Century Folk Song
This site contains the lyrics to a popular nineteenth century folk song. A MIDI file of the song is also available to download.
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Popular Songs in American History: Rosalie, the Prairie Flower
This page presents the lyrics to a famous folk song of the nineteenth century.
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Popular Songs in American History: Turkey in the Straw
This site provides the lyrics to an early minstrel song that was popular during Andrew Jackson's presidency.
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Buffalo Gals
Lyrics to the song "Buffalo Gals." Also includes a MIDI file to download so you can listen to the melody of the tune.
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Labor Arts: Labor Sings
Many songs, born of the American labor and civil rights movements, called people to action and were used to spread the messages of workers' rights and civil rights. Here you will find a nice collection of such songs. All songs in the...
City University of New York
American Studies Program: Songs of the Great Depression
A brief site that provides the words to three songs written during the Great Depression. Students can use these for various projects when studying this time in our history.
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Schoolhouse Rock: I'm Just a Bill
This site from Schoolhouse Rock provides the lyrics to a song from History Rock. Follow the trek of this little bill, all the way to becoming a full-fledged law. This comes from the popular 1970s cartoon series, Schoolhouse Rock.
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Schoolhouse Rock: Verb: That's What's Happening
This site from Schoolhouse Rock provides a popular song favorite from the 1970s cartoon series that will help you remember what verbs are and how to recognize them. The lyrics are provided along with a picture.
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Schoolhouse Rock: Grammar Rock Adjectives
This is a personal site which quotes song lyrics to help you learn about adjectives and their role in sentences. This is quoted from the popular 1970s cartoon series, Schoolhouse Rock.
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Schoolhouse Rock: No More Kings
This resource provides fun lyrics to a song called No More Kings about the beginnings of the American Nation. This is taken from the popular 1970s cartoon series, Schoolhouse Rock.
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Schoolhouse Rock: Shot Heard Round the World
This site from Schoolhouse Rock provides lyrics to a song that tells the story of the first battle of the American war for independence from England. This song, The Shot Heard Round the World, is taken from the popular 1970s cartoon...
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Irene Jackson's Songwriting Tips
Numerous postings from this Canadian song writer. Maybe they will inspire you to write an award winning song.
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