Composer

Stephen Foster

American songwriter (1826-1864)

1826–1864

496 works in the index

Born: 1826
Died: 1864
Birthplace: Lawrenceville
Citizenship / historical state: United States
Period (estimated from birth year): Romantic

Biography

Stephen Foster — American songwriter (1826-1864). Stephen Foster was born in 1826 in Lawrenceville. The recorded year of death is 1864. The biographical record lists citizenship or historical state as United States.

In this catalogue

Common listed instruments: Dulcimer, Guitar, Piano, Voice, Mandolin
Genres represented: Classical, pop, American, Folk, Pop
Works with composition dates: 2 of 496

These details describe the indexed sheet music, including arrangements.

Catalogue

Works page 1 of 11

Years are composition dates where known. Instruments describe editions in our catalogue and may include arrangements. A dash means the detail is not recorded.

Works and available sheet music details
Work	Year composed	Catalogue / opus	Key in title	Listed instruments	Genre	Editions
Oh! Susannah	—	—	—	Piano, Saxophone	Rock, Classical, Pop, Children, Folk, American	50
Beautiful Dreamer	1862 ?Wikidata	—	—	Piano, Guitar, Cello, Flute, violin, Voice, Vocal, Choir, Clarinet, Trombone, Tuba, Recorder, Euphonium, Dulcimer	Jazz, Classical, Pop, Folk, American	44
Jeanie With The Light Brown Hair	—	—	—	Piano, Guitar, Flute, violin, Voice, Choir, Dulcimer, Harmonica, Autoharp, Viola	Classical, Pop, Folk, American	28
Camptown Races	—	—	—	Piano, Harp, Guitar, Cello, Flute, violin, Voice, Double Bass, Choir, Horn, Clarinet, Trombone, Timpani, Trumpet	Jazz, Classical, pop	39
Old Folks At Home	—	—	—	Piano, Guitar, violin, Voice, Piccolo, Mandolin, Dulcimer, Harmonica, Low Voice	Blues, Jazz, Classical, Pop	34
My Old Kentucky Home	—	—	—	Piano, Guitar, violin, Voice, Vocal, Choir, Horn, Clarinet, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, Recorder, percussion, Cornet	Classical, pop	29
The Camptown Races	—	—	—	Piano, Guitar, Voice, Dulcimer, Harmonica	Classical	17
Old Black Joe	—	—	—	Piano, Guitar, Cello, violin, Voice, Choir, Trombone, percussion, Cornet, Dulcimer, Harmonica	Classical, pop	15
Hard Times	—	—	—	Piano, Guitar, Voice, Trombone, percussion, Cornet, Mandolin, Banjo, Dulcimer	Classical, Pop, Folk	18
Farewell My Lilly Dear(Foster S)	—	—	—	Piano, Dulcimer, Harmonica	Classical	13
Come Where My Love Lies Dreaming	—	—	—	Piano, Voice, Tenor, Trombone, Tuba, Alto, Recorder, percussion, Cornet, Euphonium	Classical, pop	10
There Are Plenty Of Fish In The Sea	—	—	—	Piano, Guitar, Voice	Classical, pop	13
Nelly, Jennie, and Laura	—	—	—	Flute	Classical	10
Leave Me with My Mother	—	—	—	Harmonica	Classical	10
That's What's the Matter	—	—	—	Guitar, Voice, Dulcimer, Harmonica	Classical, pop	10
Open Thy Lattice Love	—	—	—	Piano, Guitar, Voice, Dulcimer	Classical, Pop	7
Rock-A-My Soul	—	—	—	Guitar, Mandolin	Classical	8
Polly Wolly Doodle	—	—	—	Dulcimer	Classical	8
Slumber My Darling	—	—	—	Dulcimer, Harmonica	Classical	8
Dolcy Jones	—	—	—	Harmonica	Classical	8
Santa Anna's Retreat	—	—	—	Piano	Classical	6
I Dream Of Jeanie	—	—	—	Piano, Flute	Classical	7
Believe Me If All Those Endearing Young Charms	—	—	—	Mandolin, Dulcimer, Autoharp	Classical	5
Comrades Fill No Glass For Me	—	—	—	Piano, Trombone, percussion, Cornet, Dulcimer	Classical, Pop	6
We Care Coming, Father Abraam	—	—	—	—	Classical	8
Maggie By My Side	—	—	—	Guitar, Flute, Voice, Dulcimer	Classical, pop	5
For He's a Jolly Good Fellow	—	—	—	Piano	Classical	6
3. De Camptown Races	—	—	—	Piano, Dulcimer	Classical	8
Old Joe Clark	—	—	—	Guitar, violin, Trumpet, Mandolin, Banjo, Dulcimer	Classical	6
Shenandoah	—	—	—	Guitar, violin, Tuba, Dulcimer	Classical	3
The Wagoner's Lad	—	—	—	Dulcimer	Classical	7
Lou'siana Belle (Not On Cd)	—	—	—	Dulcimer, Harmonica	Classical	7
Nell and I	—	—	—	Dulcimer, Harmonica	Classical	6
Little Belle Blair	—	—	—	Dulcimer, Harmonica	Classical	6
Ring, Ring The Banjo	—	—	—	Harmonica	Classical	5
I Dream of Jeannie	—	—	—	A Cappella	Classical	6
Holiday Schottische	1853IMSLP	—	—	Piano	Classical	6
Willie Has Gone To The War	—	—	—	Piano, Guitar, Voice	Classical, pop	8
Nothing But A Plain Old Soldier	—	—	—	Guitar, Voice	Classical, pop	6
If You've Only Got A Moustache	—	—	—	Guitar, Voice, Dulcimer, Harmonica	Classical, pop	8
Old Dog Tray	—	—	—	Piano, Guitar, Voice, Dulcimer	Classical, pop	9
It Takes A Worried Man	—	—	—	Cello, Trumpet	Classical	5
Soldiers Joy	—	—	—	Trumpet, Dulcimer	Classical	7
Tenting Tonight	—	—	—	Trombone	Classical	5
Molly Dear Good Night	—	—	—	Dulcimer, Harmonica	Classical	6
Nelly Was A Lady	—	—	—	Piano, Voice, Trombone, percussion, Cornet, Dulcimer	Classical, pop	6
Willie, We Have Missed You	—	—	—	Dulcimer	Classical	6
7. Uncle Ned	—	—	—	Piano, Trombone, percussion, Cornet	Classical, pop	4

Biographical record: Wikidata, matched on name and checked against dates held in the catalogue. The period label is an estimate from birth year. This short biography is assembled from the recorded facts. Authority record: VIAF 71577893. Portrait: Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.