Get Up and Shut the Door (Hays, William Shakespeare)

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Publisher. Info. New York: J.L. Peters, 1873. Plate 10,298.
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Editor Robert A. Hudson (b. 1948)
Publisher. Info. Robert A. Hudson
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Misc. Notes Pro-husband, anti-wife lyrics
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Editor Robert A. Hudson (b. 1948)
Publisher. Info. Robert A. Hudson, 2021.
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Misc. Notes Pro-wife, anti-husband
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General Information

Work Title Get Up and Shut the Door
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Composer Hays, William Shakespeare
Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No. IWH 136
Key F minor
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 4 verses
First Publication. 1873
Librettist Composer
Language English
Dedication Vene P. Armstrong
Average DurationAvg. Duration 6 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation solo voice, mixed chorus (SATB) & piano
Extra Information Comic Song and Chorus

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There are two sets of lyrics for the song: the ones published with the song are pro-husband, anti-wife; the song sheet is pro-wife, anti-husband. Also, FYI, the verse is in F minor, but the chorus is in Ab major.