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Description and Notes
written and composed by Stephen C. Foster.
Originally for voice and piano with chorus refrain; arr. by Foster for voice and guitar.
Caption title: Hard times come again no more.
Firth, Pond & Co. was at this address from 1856 until 1862. Cf. Early American sheet music / Dichter and Shapiro.
Verses 3-4 printed as text on p. 5.
"Quidor Engvr."--Colophon.
Price mark 2 1/2 in five-pointed star.
The words "piano" and "guitar" appear on t.p.
First line of text: Let us pause in life's pleasures and count its many tears.
First line of chorus: 'Tis the song, the sigh of the weary.
Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 207.24.
Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. Songs. Selections (Foster's melodies) ; no. 28.