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MOP RAG BOOGIE. Words and Music by Merl Lindsay. Recorded by Merl Lindsay for MGM Records
NY Hill and Range Songs 1950., 1950. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Complimentary" stamp on cover, else in very good condition. 12" x 9" (6)pp Contains lyric, melody line, piano accompaniment and guitar chords. In part: "I mop my floors all the whole day long And while I mop I always sing this song: I got the mop rag boogie, I got the mop rag boogie.". Illustrated by cover illus, inset portrait. First Edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)
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MUST WE SAY GOODBYE (CAN'T WE TALK IT OVER). Music by Jupp Schmitz. English lyrics by Jack Rollins
Beverly Hills Hill and Range Songs 1949., 1949. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Complimentary" stamp on cover, else in very good condition. 12" x 9" 6pp Contains lyric, melody line, piano accompaniment, guitar chords and frames. In part: "You're going your way and I'm going mine, What good is talking, you say, Why take for granted that this is the end, I know there must be a way, dear.". Illustrated by cloud design on cover. First Edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)
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MY DREAMBOAT IS DRIFTING. By May Newberry
Nashville Acuff-Rose 1943., 1943. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Piece nibbled from top edge, else near very good condition. 12" x 9" 4pp The pictorial cover, printed in green, has an abstract design, with an inset photo-portrait of Eddy Arnold playing his guitar. In part: "When you're all alone and blue, No one to tell your troubles to, Remember me, I'm the one who loves you.". Illustrated by illustrated cover. First Edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)
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MY FAIR LADY" CHORAL SELECTION: Frederick Loewe and Alan Jay Lerner. Transcribed for Four-part Mixed Voices [songbook]
NY Chappell & Co. (1956)., 1956. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Paper covers and contents in very good condition. 10.25" x 6.75" 28pp Contains lyrics and music. 1st edn thus. Binding is original wraps. (more information)
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PIANO SELECTION...A New Musical, "My Fair Lady
NY: Chappell, 1956. First Edition. Pictorial cover. Very Good. Music by Frederick Loewe. Book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner. 17pp, piano music, no words. 12" x 9". (more information)
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MY FOOLISH HEART: As presented in the Samuel Goldwyn production "My Foolish Heart," starring Dana Andrews & Susan Hayward
NY: Santly-Joy, 1949. First Edition. Pictorial cover. Very Good. Barbelle. Words by Ned Washington. Music by Victor Young. 4pp, in part: "The scene is set for dreaming, Love's knocking at the door .." 12" x 9". (more information)
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MY RESISTANCE IS LOW. Words by Harold Adamson. Music by Hoagy Carmichael
NY Edwin H. Morris 1941., 1941. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Paper covers and contents in very good condition. 12" x 8.5" (4)pp "Professional copy." Contains lyric, melody line, piano accompaniment, guitar chords and frames. In part: "You touch my fingertips and my heart is a-glow. You bend to kiss my lips and I can't let you go.". First Edition. Binding is self- wraps. (more information)
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MY SISTER AND I
NY: Broadcast Music, 1941. First Edition. Pictorial cover. Very Good. Imho. Words and music by Hy Zaret, Joan Whitney, and Alex Kramer. 6pp, in part: "The warm and lovely world we knew has been struck by a bitter frost. But my sister and I recall with a sign the world we knew, and loved and lost .." Inspired by the bestseller of the day, "My Sister and I" by Dirk van der Heide, about leaving their homeland of Holland early in World War II. 12" x 9". (more information)
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MY SWEETHEART OF TEXAS U: The Official University of Texas Sweetheart Song, by Conrad Fath and Judd Presley
s.l. Fath Publishing 1934., 1934. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Radio station stamp on cover, else in very good condition. 12" x 9" (4)pp Contains lyric, melody line, and piano accompaniment. In part: "I love to dream of my ideal of love she's my sweetheart of Texas U; She's a combination of the fairest and the true; The blue-bonnet hue of her eyes makes me see There's no other on earth for me." Printed from the manuscript, probably in small quantity. The University of Texas Library has one copy, marked "Use in Library Only." This title is not found at the Library of Congress, the British Library, nor the Center for Popular Music. Illustrated by illustrated cover. First Edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)
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MY TRULY, TRULY FAIR. Words and Music by Bob Merrill. Recorded and featured by Guy Mitchell
NY Santly-Joy 1951., 1951. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Pictorial paper covers and contents in very good condition. 12" x 9" (4)pp Contains lyric, melody line, piano accompaniment, guitar chords and frames. In part: "Some men plough the open plain, some men sail the brine; But I'm in love with a pretty maid, for work I have no time." Five verses and a chorus. Illustrated by Mitchell portrait on cover. First Edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)
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THE NAUGHTY LADY OF SHADY LANE by Sid Tepper and Roy C. Bennett. Recorded by The Ames Bros. on RCA Victor
NY George Paxton (1954)., 1954. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Pictorial paper covers and contents in very good condition. 12" x 9" (4)pp Contains lyrics, melody line, piano accompaniment, ukulele chords and frames. Three verses and a refrain. In part: "The Naughty Lady of Shady Lane has hit the town like a bomb. The back fence gossip ain't been this good since Mabel ran off with Tom.she's delectable, quite respectable, and she's only nine days old.". Illustrated by cover illus, inset photo. First Edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)
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THE NEARNESS OF YOU, by Hoagy Carmichael. Arrangement by George Shearing
NY: Famous Music, 1951. First Edition. Pictorial wraps. Very Good. 10pp, including wraps. Printed note on the title-page: "This arrangement is intended to be a mixture of the type of thing that the quintette or trio would play on recordings and what I play myself when sitting down, playing in a quiet relaxed style--George Shearing." 12" x 9". (more information)
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NO CHILDREN ALLOWED. Words and Music by Dale Parker. Recorded for Capital Records by Wesley Tuttle
NY Hill and Range Songs 1946., 1946. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Dust Jacket Included. Pictorial cover and contents in very good condition. 12" x 9" 4pp The pictorial cover, printed in blue, shows a smiling Tuttle in white cowboy hat and embroidered jacket. Comprises three verses and refrains. In part: "Managua, Nicaragua, is a beautiful town, You buy a `hacienda' for a few `pesos' down-- You give it to the lady you are trying to win, But her papa doesn't let you come in.". Illustrated by Wesley Tuttle cover photo. First Edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)
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NO LETTER TODAY
NY: Peer International / Southern Music, 1943. First Edition. Pictorial cover. Very Good. Words and Music by Frankie Brown, 4pp, in part: "No letter today I have waited since dawn, I've waited each day Since you have been gone .." As played by Ted Daffan on OKeh Record 6706. On the cover is a photo of Gene Autry with his guitar. 12" x 9". (more information)
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NO ONE BUT YOU. Words and Music by Redd Stewart
Beverly Hills Ernest Tubb Music 1951., 1951. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Illustrated paper covers and contents in very good condition. 12" x 9" (4)pp Contains lyric, melody line, piano accompaniment, guitar chords and frames. In part: "No one but you could hurt me so, No one but you will ever know How much I long to hold you near and say I love you so.". Illustrated by cloud motif on cover. First Edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)
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NO OTHER LOVE. Music by Richard Rodgers. Book and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein 2nd ...a new musical play, "Me and Juliet
NY Williamson Music 1953., 1953. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Pictorial covers and contents in very good condition. 12" x 9" (6)pp Contains lyrics, music, guitar chords and frames. In part: "How far away are you? How many lonely sighs, dear? How many weeping skies, dear? How far away are you?.". Illustrated by cover illus by Don Keenan. First Edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)
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NO OTHER LOVE. Rodgers & Hammerstein present a new musical play, "Me and Juliet"
NY Williamson Music 1953., 1953. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Pictorial paper covers and contents in very good condition. 12" x 9" (6)pp Contains lyrics, music, guitar chords & frames. In part: "How far away are you? How many lonely sighs, dear? How many weeping skies, dear?.". Illustrated by cover illus by Don Heenan. First Edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)
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NO, NOT MUCH. Lyric by Al Stillman. Music by Robert Allen. Recorded by The Four Lads on Columbia Record No. 4-40629
NY Beaver Music 1956., 1956. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Pictorial paper covers and contents in very good condition. 12" x 9" (4)pp Contains lyrics, music, guitar chords and frames. In part: "I don't want my arms around you no, not much! I don't bless the day I found you no, not much!.". Illustrated by cover photo of The Four Lads. First Edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)
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NOW AND THEN, THERE'S A FOOL SUCH AS I
NY: Robbins Music, 1952. First Edition. Pictorial cover. Fine. Words and music by Bill Trader. 4pp, in part: "Pardon me, if I'm sentimental, When we say good-bye, Don't be angry with me, should I cry .." Recorded by Hank Snow, "The Singing Ranger," whose portrait graces the cover. 12" x 9". (more information)
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NOW THAT I NEED YOU (WHERE ARE YOU?) ... from the Paramount Picture "Red, Hot and Blue," starring Betty Hutton & Victor Mature
NY: Famous Music, 1949. First Edition. Pictorial cover. Very Good. Words and music by Frank Loesser. 6pp, in part: "I called you on the phone last night, and baby, you were not there I tried your doorbell umpteen times, then walked away in despair .." 12" x 9". (more information)
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OH BABE! Words and Music by Louis Prima and Milton Kabak
NY Alamo Music 1950., 1950. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Complimentary" stamp on cover, else in very good condition. 12" x 9" (4)pp Contains lyrics, music, and guitar chords. In part: "When you're feelin' low down, Take a trip to my town. Dig a dance that's brand new Shuffle on your left shoe.Shake it and ya' break it and ya' `Oh Babe'.". First Edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)
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OH WALY, WALY. Text Adaptation from an Anonymous English Poem and Music by John Jacob Niles
NY Carl Fischer 1951., 1951. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Illustrated paper covers and contents in very good condition. 12" x 9" 8pp Contains lyric, melody line, and piano accompaniment. In part: "Oh waly, Oh waly, how love is bonny A wee little time while it's new! But when it's old waxes cold, It fades like the morning dew.". First Edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)
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OLD MAN ATOM (A TALKING ATOMIC BLUES). Text by Vern Partlow. Musical Setting by Irving Bibo
Hollywood Bibo Music 1950., 1950. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Pictorial paper covers and contents in very good condition. 12" x 9" 6pp In part: "I'm gonna preach you all a sermon 'bout Old Man Atom I don't mean the Adam in the bible datum.Chant: Hiroshima, Nagasaki, Alamogordo, Bikini.Peace in the World or the world in pieces." Eight verses in all. This interesting, post-WWII protest song decries the cold war atomic age. Illustrated by atomic-bomb cloud on cover. First Edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)
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OLDER AND BOLDER. Words and Music by Cy Coben. Recorded for Victor Records by Eddy Arnold
NY Alamo Music 1952., 1952. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Pictorial paper covers and contents in very good condition. 12" x 9" (4)pp Contains lyric, melody line, piano accompaniment, guitar chords and frames. In part: "Many years ago when a gal said `No!' that was good enough for me, But now I'm older and bolder and wiser than I used to be.". Illustrated by Arnold portrait on cover. First Edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)
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ON TOP OF OLD SMOKY. New Words and Music Arrangement by Pete Seeger. New Version originated by The Weavers on Decca Records
NY Folkways Music 1951., 1951. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Pictorial covers roughened at top, else in very good condition. 12" x 9" (4)pp Contains lyric, melody line, piano accompaniment, guitar chords and frames. In part: "On top of Old Smoky all covered with snow, I lost my true lover for courtin' so slow.". Illustrated by cover portrait of Weavers. 1st Edn thus. Binding is original wraps. (more information)
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ON TOP OF OLD SMOKY." Special lyrics and adaptation by Ed. Jackson
NY Edwards Music (1951)., 1951. Soft cover. Pictorial covers and contents in very good condition. 12" x 9" (4)pp Contains lyrics, music, guitar and ukulele chords. Illustrated by cover photo of Kenny Roberts. Binding is original wraps. (more information)
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ONCE THERE LIVED A FOOL
NY: St. Louis Music, 1951. First Edition. Pictorial cover. Very Good. Words and music by Jessie Mae Robinson. 4pp, in part: "Once there lived a fool, many moons ago; He was such a fool, ask me, I should know .." 12" x 9". (more information)
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ONE O'CLOCK JUMP and TWO O'CLOCK JUMP: Full piano charts for both jazz standards by Count Basie, Harry James & Benny Goodman
NY Leo Feist and Robbins Music 1942 and 1944., 1944. Very good condition. 10" x 7" closed Includes Basie's piano solo ad lib. early editions. Binding is accordion-fold. (more information)
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PAPER DOLL, by Johnny Black. Sung by the Mills Bros. on Decca Record No. 18318
NY: Edward B. Marks, 1943. First Thus. Pictorial Cover. Very Good. Signs of light use. 6pp, words and music by Johnny S. Black, in part: "I guess I've had a million dolls or more, I guess I've played the doll game o'er and o'er.." Portrait of Guy Lombardo on cover. 12" x 9". (more information)
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PAVING THE HIGHWAY WITH TEARS. Words and Music by Steve Nelson and Ed Nelson, Jr. Recorded by Hank Snow for Victor Records
NY Hill and Range Songs 1950., 1950. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Complimentary" stamp on cover, else in very good condition. 12" x 9" (4)pp Snow, born in Nova Scotia and known as The Yodeling Cowboy, cut his first record in 1936, moved to Dallas, toured with Elvis, &c In part: "I'm trav'ling down a lonesome road of sorrow, paving the highway with tears. Without your love I'll feel so blue tomorrow, paving the highway with tears.". Illustrated by cover illus, inset portrait. First Edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)
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