Asleep in the deep / words by Arthur J. Lamb ; music by H.W. Petrie - ID: 1165434

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Ocean -- Songs and music

Petrie, H. W. (Henry W.)

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Image ID: 1165434

Asleep in the deep / words by Arthur J. Lamb ; music by H.W. Petrie. [Loudly the bell in the old tower rings, biding us list to th...] ([c1897])

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Image Title

: Asleep in the deep / words by Arthur J. Lamb ; music by H.W. Petrie.

Alternate Title(s)

: Loudly the bell in the old tower rings, biding us list to the warning it brings. [first line of chorus] Title 2.) Stormy the night and the waves roll high, bravely the ship doth ride. [first line]

Creator(s)

: Lamb, Arthur J., 1870-1928 -- Lyricist
Petrie, H. W. (Henry W.), 1857-1925 -- Composer

Published Date

: [c1897]

Specific Material Type

: music

Item Physical Description

: 1 score (6 p.) ; 31 cm.

Notes

: Summary: On a stormy night, the lighthouse bell can be heard; on a ship are two lovers, unaware of the danger they face; the following day the sun shines, the wreckage lies on the shore, and the two lovers now rest in peace. Note 2.) Version in D major [without male chorus].

Provenance

: Gift of the Columbia Broadcasting System Inc., [1974].

Source

: American popular songs. / Sheet music, 1897

Location

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

Digital ID

: 1165434

Record ID

: 464379

Digital Item Published

: 4-2-2010; updated 3-25-2011

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