On Mar 6, 2007, at 11:53 AM, Christopher Smith wrote:
Since Good Morning To You was published in 1893, it is undoubtedly PD.
True, but until we actually see a copy of the score, we don't really know what minor adaptations were made to accommodate the new lyrics. Thus if you use the "happy birthday" tune without words, unless you've actually got a copy of "Good Morning to You" in front of you, you might accidentally step on the copyright without knowing it.
Thanks for this link, by the way. A few years ago, I attempted to find a copy of GMtY, without success. Now at least I can see where it can be ordered, though I find it interesting that in spite of being a PD song of particular interest, one can't find a copy being freely distributed. It makes me want to scour the libraries again, find a copy, and post it myself.
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