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THE JOHNNY MERCER EDUCATIONAL ARCHIVES
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Lyric Page
Johnny Mercer wrote in excess of 1100 songs. Many requests are received for lyric information, and time does not allow for individual responses. May I suggest:
SHEET MUSICJune 2000 Here is a new Sheet Music Book
The Great American Lyricist - 18 Fabulous Songs by Johnny Mercer
Some of the great lyricist have written with some of the best composers. Johnny Mercer has contributed to the following major songs: Accent-tchu-ate the Positive, And the Angels Sing, Autumn Leaves, Blues in the Night, Charade, Days of Wine and Roses, Dream, Emily, FOOLS Rush In, I'm an Old Cowhand, Laura, Moon River, One for My Baby and Too Marvelous for Words... to name just a few of the fantastic songs in this folio. John Brimhall has arranged these songs at the Easy Piano level. This folio is a treat for those who want to sing along while playing the piano. Song List: Ac-cent-tchu-ate The Positive (Johnny Mercer, Harold Arlen)
AVAILABLE BOOKS and SHEET MUSIC: Too Marvelous For Words: The Magic of Johnny Mercer. Warner Bros. Publications. SF0130.c. 1985. Warner Bros.Publications,Inc. A compilation of lyrics and music; some photos. Our Huckleberry Friend. The Life and Times and Lyrics of Johnny Mercer. Bob Bach and Ginger Mercer. Lyle Stuart Publishers..1982. Out of Print but available through your local library. They're Playing Our Song..."conversations with America's Classic
Songwriters. The Poets of Tin Pan Alley..."a history of America's Great Lyricists.
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