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The song may have been written to encourage patriotism as the United States entered World War I. Belle Baker was one of the most popular singers and actresses of her day.
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THERE'S A MILLION HEROES IN EACH CORNER OF THE U.S.A. Words by Sam M. Lewis and Joe Young. Music by Maurice Abrahams
[two portraits and a photograph of Belle Baker]
Kalmar Puck and Abrahams Consolidated Inc. Music Publishers. Strand theater Bldg. Broadway at 47th St. New York
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There's A Million Heroes In Each Corner Of The U.S.A.
Words by Sam Lewis & Joe Young. Music by Maurice Abrahams.
Moderato. Voice Slowly.
Virginia gave us Washington way back in Sev-nty-six Kentucky gave us Lincoln when our
Columbus found America the home of peace and rest And Betsy Ross she found a flag to
boys were in a fix Ohio gave us Grant and Dixie gave us Lee They
stand each battle test Tho' heroes of the past have laid away the gun Their
fought it out and patched it up and made our history If you asked Uncle Sammy who Could
spirits live within the hearts of ev'ry native son Our flag is just as clean today as
take their place today He'd rub his chin and a grin he'd answer in this way.
when it first was made Each stripe and star a battle scar and still I'm not afraid.
Copyright MCMXVII by Kalmar, Puck & Abraham Consol't'd Inc Music Co. Copyright Canada MCMXVII by Kalmar, Puck & Abrahams Consol't'd Inc. Music. International Copyright Secured.
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Chorus.
There's a million heroes in each corner of the U.S.A. In cities and farms They've taken up arms The East and West have sent their best the rest are coming from the land of cotton You can bank on ev'ry loyal Yank to fight till the end of the fray. when danger threatens they all rally 'round That's why the flag has never touched the ground There's a million heroes in each corner of the U.S.A.
The Most Beautiful Combination of Words and Music Ever Written
Bring me a rose by Charles Shisler
Refrain. Con Espressione
Bring me a rose at twilight, kissed by the sparkling dew Bring me a rose from Loveland, One that reminds me of you, dear, Each little petal tells me you're like an angel a
Copyright MCMXVI by Kalmar, Puck & Abrahams Consol't'd, Inc. Music Pub. International copyright Secured.