There's a Dixie Girl Who's Longing for a Yankee Doodle Boy

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Title

There's a Dixie Girl Who's Longing for a Yankee Doodle Boy

Composer

Meyer, George W. (William)

Lyricist

Roden, Robert F. (Frederick)

Publisher

F. B. Haviland Pub. Co.

Place of Publication

New York (N.Y.)

Year of Publication

1911

Date of Copyright

1911-01-03

Physical Description

1 score, voice and piano ([2], 3-5, [1] p.)

Comment

Although this song has been repeatedly classed as a war song by collectors and librarians, its only reference to soldiers is by means of the cover image. It was published in 1911, was only briefly popular, and had largely faded by view by the summer of 1912. Haviland kept publishing new variants until at least late 1913, but there is no indication that it was performed or promoted during the war years.
F. B. Haviland Pub. Co.
New Zealand Building.
Broadway & 37th Street.

Historical Note

This is the fifth of seven printings, distinguished by the inset photographs on the cover, the back covers, and advertisements on the inside pages. This printing postdates August 8, 1911, based on the material advertised on page 5.

Dedication

Dedication

Subject - Topic

Popular music
Separation (Psychology)
Songs and music
Courtship
Marriage
Songs and music
Southern States
Soldiers
Pictorial works

Subject - Geographic

United States

Subject - Temporal

1911-1920

Lyrics

[verse 1] A southern girl was she, A northern boy was he, / A ring he fondly placed upon her finger / She sighed "When you're away, just say that night and day, / The love-light in your eyes for me will linger. / And when the northern girls again you've met Don't let them steal your heart and don't forget:
[refrain 1] There's a Dixie girl who's longing for a Yankee Doodle Boy / There's a Dixie Church that's waiting Just to ring out bells of joy. / Where the Mississippi's flowing, / Where the sweet Magnolia's growing, / There's a Dixie girl who's longing for a Yankee Doodle boy.
[verse 2] 'Tis near a wedding day, The train speeds on its way, / A northern boy to Dixie land is going / He murmurs "Darling Sue, I'm coming back to you," / The love-light still within his eyes is glowing. / He gazes on a new bright wedding ring / The wheels go 'round and 'round and seem to sing:
[refrain 2]

Musical Genre

Ballad

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.

Artist

Etherington [Charles Arthur]

Cover Description

At left, a woman, seated, faces out, imagining her lover, pictured in shadowy tones, head only, in uniform, upper right; inset photograph of Sam Berk, BL. Purple on white; signed BR.
BL: 5

Back Cover Description

In stylized leafy border, text and two samples:

Interior Description

p. [2]: text and five incipits: Take Me Back to Dear Old Dixie (© 1910 11 17); You Are the Light of My Life (© 1910 12 01); As Deep As the Deep Blue Sea (© 1910 08 29); Dreaming of You (© 1910 12 12); It's Time to Close Your Drowsy Eyes (© 1910 12 17)
plate numbers: pp. 4-5: Theres A Dixie Girl-3

Performance Medium

Voice and piano.

Original Location

Box 168

Local Identifier

ndt168_023

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

Title	There's a Dixie Girl Who's Longing for a Yankee Doodle Boy
Composer	Meyer, George W. (William)
Lyricist	Roden, Robert F. (Frederick)
Publisher	F. B. Haviland Pub. Co.
Place of Publication	New York (N.Y.)
Year of Publication	1911
Date of Copyright	1911-01-03
Physical Description	1 score, voice and piano ([2], 3-5, [1] p.)
Comment	Although this song has been repeatedly classed as a war song by collectors and librarians, its only reference to soldiers is by means of the cover image. It was published in 1911, was only briefly popular, and had largely faded by view by the summer of 1912. Haviland kept publishing new variants until at least late 1913, but there is no indication that it was performed or promoted during the war years. F. B. Haviland Pub. Co. New Zealand Building. Broadway & 37th Street.
Historical Note	This is the fifth of seven printings, distinguished by the inset photographs on the cover, the back covers, and advertisements on the inside pages. This printing postdates August 8, 1911, based on the material advertised on page 5.
Dedication	Dedication
Subject - Topic	Popular music Separation (Psychology) Songs and music Courtship Marriage Songs and music Southern States Soldiers Pictorial works
Subject - Geographic	United States
Subject - Temporal	1911-1920
Lyrics	[verse 1] A southern girl was she, A northern boy was he, / A ring he fondly placed upon her finger / She sighed "When you're away, just say that night and day, / The love-light in your eyes for me will linger. / And when the northern girls again you've met Don't let them steal your heart and don't forget: [refrain 1] There's a Dixie girl who's longing for a Yankee Doodle Boy / There's a Dixie Church that's waiting Just to ring out bells of joy. / Where the Mississippi's flowing, / Where the sweet Magnolia's growing, / There's a Dixie girl who's longing for a Yankee Doodle boy. [verse 2] 'Tis near a wedding day, The train speeds on its way, / A northern boy to Dixie land is going / He murmurs "Darling Sue, I'm coming back to you," / The love-light still within his eyes is glowing. / He gazes on a new bright wedding ring / The wheels go 'round and 'round and seem to sing: [refrain 2]
Musical Genre	Ballad
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.
Artist	Etherington [Charles Arthur]
Cover Description	At left, a woman, seated, faces out, imagining her lover, pictured in shadowy tones, head only, in uniform, upper right; inset photograph of Sam Berk, BL. Purple on white; signed BR. BL: 5
Back Cover Description	In stylized leafy border, text and two samples: We All Fall (© 1911 07 28) I'm Crazy 'bout the Turkey Trot (© 1911 04 21)
Interior Description	p. [2]: text and five incipits: Take Me Back to Dear Old Dixie (© 1910 11 17); You Are the Light of My Life (© 1910 12 01); As Deep As the Deep Blue Sea (© 1910 08 29); Dreaming of You (© 1910 12 12); It's Time to Close Your Drowsy Eyes (© 1910 12 17) p. 3, bottom: Advertisement: My Rosary of Dreams (© 1911 04 16) p. 4, bottom: Advertisement: As Deep As the Deep Blue Sea (© 1910 08 29) p. 5, bottom: Advertisement: Love's Sentence (© 1911 08 08) plate numbers: pp. 4-5: Theres A Dixie Girl-3
Performance Medium	Voice and piano.
Original Location	Box 168
Local Identifier	ndt168_023
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

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