Sheet music for The Star Spangled Banner, the national anthem of the United States. Printed on the sheet music is the explanation that the words of the anthem were "written (during the bombardment of Fort McHenry, on the 12th. & 13th. Septr. 1814) by B. Key Esqr. ...air. Anacreon in heaven." This score contains parts for voice, piano, and flute.
circa 1814
Adapter: Thomas Carr; Arranger: Thomas Carr
Baltimore: Printed and sold at Carrs Music Store
9.75 x 13.5 inches
2 pages
2980
Lyrics listed as being written by "B. Key" rather than Francis Scott Key.
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