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500 Best-Loved Song Lyrics (Dover Song Collections) Paperback – October 1, 1998

by Ronald Herder (Editor)
4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 108 ratings
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For anyone who loves to sing the great old songs, knows the melodies, but has trouble remembering some or all of the words, help is at hand in this extremely useful and unique compendium of popular song lyrics.
Included are the complete lyrics for 500 well-known songs from many sources: folk songs, hymns and spirituals, nursery songs and children's play songs, patriotic and military songs, popular songs (many from Tin Pan Alley and Broadway shows), and many more.
All the old favorites are here: After You've Gone, Beautiful Dreamer, Camptown Races, Danny Boy, Frankie and Johnny, Greensleeves, Home on the Range, I Love You Truly, John Henry, Kumbayah, Little Brown Jug, Molly Malone, Nobody Knows, Oh Susanna, Peg o' My Heart, Red River Valley, Shenandoah, Till We Meet Again, and hundreds more.
Carefully researched, attractively printed, and sturdily bound, 500 Best-Loved Song Lyrics is the perfect companion for parties, sing-alongs, family get-togethers — anywhere people gather to sing and enjoy the great songs of yesteryear.

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    432 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Dover Publications
  4. Publication date
    October 1, 1998
  5. Dimensions
    5.43 x 0.8 x 8.48 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    048629725X
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0486297255
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"What are the words to that song?" is a common question, and trying hopelessly to remember a nagging, half-finished phrase can sometimes be enough to drive a person over the edge. It's a situation that 500 Best-Loved Song Lyrics, collected and edited by Ronald Herder, attempts to rectify. From "The Aba Daba Honeymoon" (by Arthur Fields and Walter Donovan, 1914) to "Zum Gali Gali" (Israeli work song), it covers scads of folk songs, hymns, and old-time show tunes. In the case of songs with multiple versions, Herder has chosen, as he puts it in his introduction, "the text that is most memorable, that captures the spirit of the original song the way we remembered it, that is truly 'best-loved.'" However, if the lyrics you're trying to remember are from a tune along the lines of "Proud Mary" or the theme song from the Brady Bunch, you're out of luck: in keeping with Dover Publications' standard practice, all of the included words are out of copyright, and that means they must be over 50 years old. But for Christmas carols, patriotic songs (you'll find all four verses of "The Star-Spangled Banner"), folk music, and the kind of old-time popular songs that accompany vintage cartoons from Disney and Warner Bros., this is a very useful little collection. The index is in the front, and all the songs are arranged alphabetically. One caveat: although several songs in foreign languages are provided, translations are not. (So what does "Zum Gali Gali" mean, anyway? You'll have to seek the answer elsewhere.) --Sarah Bryan Miller

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dover Publications; First Edition (October 1, 1998)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 432 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 048629725X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0486297255
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.08 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.43 x 0.8 x 8.48 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 108 ratings

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Jonathan G. P.
5.0 out of 5 stars At almost $10. This was a gamble that's a winner ! I didn't know, I knew 500 best song lyrics !
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2014
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I know the songs and the tunes; they jump into me and in one glance I am mentally singing with the happy tune coming from my heart. WOW ! I am glad. Page after page of happiness. At last I have all the words. The songs are rather crammed in to be contained. But there is no extraneous detail. All in all, my Kindle has gained value, at what I now consider a " small " investment.
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collielover
4.0 out of 5 stars Good for Remembering Songs You Grew Up Hearing.
Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2016
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We are using this book for the lyrics to old time favorite songs for a family party. I would recommend this book if you are looking for old time favorites.
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Music Mayven
5.0 out of 5 stars A Song Fest Treasure For All Ages!
Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2013
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Research indicates that singing reduces stress and blood pressure by promoting relaxation and deep breathing--as well as providing enjoyment. You don't have to be the winner of "The Voice" to sing to your heart's content--all you need is "500 Best-Loved Song Lyrics" for delight and entertainment. It's filled with traditional folk songs, ballads, patriotic songs, hymns, spirituals, children's songs, broadway and popular songs. I've spent delightful evenings alone and with friends & family singing these best-loved songs--all ages singing together.
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5.0 out of 5 stars SING A SONG
Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2020
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I bought this for my husband who has a great singing voice—knows the melodies but not all the words. This is a good selection for him.
This is a book of lyrics, no melodies. We are very pleased with this book.
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sorin
5.0 out of 5 stars is useful
Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2021
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it is ok
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hollyschwass
1.0 out of 5 stars These were not the best loved songs.
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2022
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The songs were so old I hadn’t even heard of most of them. This book is not most loved aongs
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James T.
2.0 out of 5 stars Too many religious and old songs.
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2023
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Disappointed in the fact that the description of the songs did not reflect the contents.
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William A
3.0 out of 5 stars Did not meet my expectations
Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2023
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I was disappointed with the small print. It was difficult for my 92 year-old mother to read. Many of the songs were "off the wall stuff" that I never heard of. At best, maybe 100 of the songs were recognizable to me and fun to sing. I did like that it had page numbers and an index.
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retiredkid
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on August 30, 2015
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LOVED THE HUGE SELECTION OF SONGS!!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing amount of material for the price
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 19, 2015
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Amazing amount of material for the price, inevitably some will be known, but there are many unusual here also. Another point to consider is that many old songs are known by one or two verses or just the chorus, here we can see all the verses. It is interesting to learn the bits you don't know to the songs you thought you knew.
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Iain Mackenzie
5.0 out of 5 stars So Many songs!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 8, 2018
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Full of wonderful old songs from all over the world. A volume of sheer entertainment!
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Sugar Cube
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 20, 2015
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Have not stopped singing ! More than acceptable.
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wordsmith44
5.0 out of 5 stars Can I Have A Word?
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 3, 2012
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A thoroughly rewarding collection of well-known and not so well-known lyrics from
songs over many years. Essential for any lyricist or singer of songs! The book is
nicely produced in a convenient size at a fair price.
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