Sheet Music, "You'll Have To Put Him To Sleep With The Marseillaise"

 
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Sheet Music, "You'll Have To Put Him To Sleep With The Marseillaise"
Sheet Music, "You'll Have To Put Him To Sleep With The Marseillaise"
Sheet Music, "You'll Have To Put Him To Sleep With The Marseillaise"

Sheet Music, "You'll Have To Put Him To Sleep With The Marseillaise"

Object number2017.043.27
Date1918
Associated LocationNew York City, New York
MediumPaper, Ink
Dimensions12 × 9 in. (30.5 × 22.9 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
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    DescriptionSheet music is for "You'll Have To Put Him To Sleep With The Marseillaise and Wake Him Up With A OO-LA-LA." Lyrics by Andrew Sterling with music by Harry Von Tilzer. The song was produced by the Harry Von Tizler Publishing Company in New York City, 1918. The song was written for both voice and piano. The lyrics relay the message to American girls that US soldiers have learned "a lot of things in France," and in order to keep men interested they should adopt French mannerisms and learn how to speak French. As the title suggests, American girls should learn La Marseillaise, the French national anthem. The cover is in color with a bold white title with a blue background. A soldier and lady in red, are sitting on a wall with him kissing her on the cheek.

    The back cover is an advertisement with a sample selection of sheet music from Harry Von Tilzer publications.
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