John Stafford Smith - Francis Scott Key - The Star-Spangled Banner Sheet Music: 4 Time-Saving PDFs
The U.S. national anthem, with lyrics written during the War of 1812 after Key witnessed the bombardment of Fort McHenry. The melody originates from an 18th-century English drinking song.
The Star-Spangled Banner, with lyrics by Francis Scott Key, was adopted as the U.S. national anthem in 1931. The melody originates from an 18th-century English drinking song by John Stafford Smith, later adapted for the anthem.
The U.S. national anthem, with lyrics written during the bombardment of Fort McHenry. Melody adapted from a popular 18th-century English song.
The United States national anthem, with lyrics written after witnessing the bombardment of Fort McHenry. Melody adapted from a popular English song.
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