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When the Little Blue Star in the Window Has Turned To Gold

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Title
When the Little Blue Star in the Window Has Turned To Gold
Composer
Klickmann, F. Henri  
Lyricist
Armstrong, Paul B.  
Publisher
Frank K. Root & Co.  
Year of Publication
1918  
Date of Copyright
No copyright registered.
Physical Description
1 score ([1], [2]-[3], [1] p.)
Dedication
Dedication
Subject - Topic
  • World War, 1914-1918  
  • Popular music  
  • Songs and music  
  • Women  
  • World War, 1914-1918  
  • Flags  
  • Mothers of Soldiers  
  • Family relationships  
  • Soldiers  
  • Songs and music  
  • Death  
  • Soldiers  
Subject - Geographic
United States  
Subject - Temporal
1911-1920  
Lyrics
  • [verse 1] A boy bravely fights for his country, A fond mother kneels down in pray’r; / He’s fighting foul wrong as he forges along, / While for him she prays God’s tend’rest care / There’s a little blue star in the window, / And to her it’s a treasure untold, / But she watches afraid, for she fears it may fade, / That its color might change into gold.
  • [refrain 1] What star is that high in the heavens, / That shines with a strong, steady light? / ’Tis the soul of someone, his duty well done, / And all for his country and right. / Another name written in glory / With other great heroes enrolled, / When the little blue star in the window / Has turned to gold.
  • [verse 2] A boy bravely died for his country, / For honor, for justice and right; / What more could he do for the Red, White and Blue / That was threatened by Tyranny’s might? / But no mother can claim all the sorrow, / Nor the pride when his story is told, / He belongs to us all, not in vain did he fall, / Or the little blue star turn to gold.
  • [refrain 2]
Repository
Newberry Library
Rights
NoC-US
Rights Description
The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information.
Local Identifier
ndw169_179
Collection Title
James Francis Driscoll Collection of American Sheet Music
Collection
World War I Sheet Music from the James Francis Driscoll Collection of American Sheet Music
TitleWhen the Little Blue Star in the Window Has Turned To Gold
ComposerKlickmann, F. Henri  
LyricistArmstrong, Paul B.  
PublisherFrank K. Root & Co.  
Year of Publication1918  
Date of CopyrightNo copyright registered.
Physical Description1 score ([1], [2]-[3], [1] p.)
DedicationDedication
Subject - Topic
  • World War, 1914-1918  
  • Popular music  
  • Songs and music  
  • Women  
  • World War, 1914-1918  
  • Flags  
  • Mothers of Soldiers  
  • Family relationships  
  • Soldiers  
  • Songs and music  
  • Death  
  • Soldiers  
Subject - GeographicUnited States  
Subject - Temporal1911-1920  
Lyrics
  • [verse 1] A boy bravely fights for his country, A fond mother kneels down in pray’r; / He’s fighting foul wrong as he forges along, / While for him she prays God’s tend’rest care / There’s a little blue star in the window, / And to her it’s a treasure untold, / But she watches afraid, for she fears it may fade, / That its color might change into gold.
  • [refrain 1] What star is that high in the heavens, / That shines with a strong, steady light? / ’Tis the soul of someone, his duty well done, / And all for his country and right. / Another name written in glory / With other great heroes enrolled, / When the little blue star in the window / Has turned to gold.
  • [verse 2] A boy bravely died for his country, / For honor, for justice and right; / What more could he do for the Red, White and Blue / That was threatened by Tyranny’s might? / But no mother can claim all the sorrow, / Nor the pride when his story is told, / He belongs to us all, not in vain did he fall, / Or the little blue star turn to gold.
  • [refrain 2]
RepositoryNewberry Library
RightsNoC-US
Rights DescriptionThe organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information.
Local Identifierndw169_179
Collection TitleJames Francis Driscoll Collection of American Sheet Music
CollectionWorld War I Sheet Music from the James Francis Driscoll Collection of American Sheet Music

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