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In the early 1800's musical instruments and performances were not common in
America. Music was generally imported from Europe, and popular tunes were
frequently re-used as foundations for other lyrics. Francis Scott Key used the
English drinking song "To Anacreon in Heaven" to set the meter of "The
Star-Spangled Banner." These are the words
To Anacreon in Heaven, where he sat in full glee,
A few sons of Harmony sent a petition,
That He their Inspirer and Patron would be;
When this answer arrived from the Jolly Old Grecian
"Voice, Fiddle, and Flute,
"no longer be mute,
"I'll lend you my Name and inspire you to boot,
"And, besides, I'll insruct you like me to entwine
"The Myrtle of Venus with Bacchus's Vine
and so on - and on - and on