What makes the grass grow, sister? / music by Arnold Somlyo ; words by Francis Forrester - ID: 1697659

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Image ID: 1697659

What makes the grass grow, sister? / music by Arnold Somlyo ; words by Francis Forrester. [I had a little brother, his eyes were deep and blue. [first ...] (1895)

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Image Title

: What makes the grass grow, sister? / music by Arnold Somlyo ; words by Francis Forrester.

Alternate Title(s)

: I had a little brother, his eyes were deep and blue. [first line] Title 2.) What makes the grass grow, sister? What makes the flowers bloom? [first line of chorus]

Creator(s)

: Somlyo, Arnold -- Composer
Forrester, Francis, 1813-1898 -- Lyricist

Additional Name(s)

: Flanner, Joseph -- Publisher

Specific Material Type

: music

Item Physical Description

: 1 score (6 p.) ; 35 cm.

Source

: American popular songs. / Sheet music, 1895

Location

: The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts / Music Division

Digital ID

: 1697656

Record ID

: 1867225

Digital Item Published

: 9-14-2009; updated 3-25-2011

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