“Keep the Home Fires Burning (Till the Boys Get Home)” Sheet Music
- Description (Brief)
- This sheet music is for the song “Keep the Home Fires Burning (Till the Boys Get Home).” The song’s lyrics were written by Lena Guilbert Ford, and the music was composed by Ivor Novello. The sheet music was published by Chappell & Co of New York in 1915. The simple cover lists the song as costing 60 cents. The song was an appeal for those at home during World War II to keep their heads up and keep their home fires burning while their hearts are yearning for their lads that are far away.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- 1914
- lyricist
- Ford, Lena Guilbert
- composer
- Novello, Ivor
- publisher
- Chappell and Co., Ltd.
- Physical Description
- paper (overall material)
- ink (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 12 in x 10 1/2 in; 30.48 cm x 26.67 cm
- ID Number
- 1983.0313.05
- accession number
- 1983.0313
- catalog number
- 1983.0313.05
- subject
- Music
- See more items in
- Culture and the Arts: Entertainment
- Music & Musical Instruments
- Sheet Music
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
Facebook