This piece of sheet music bearing the words and music of "The Star Spangled Banner" will be auctioned on Dec. 3. In the 1800s, it was owned by Mary Barnitz of York County, Pa.

Among the world’s best-known national anthems, “The Star-Spangled Banner” (1814) emerged out of a welter ... Tavern in the Strand” according to an 18th-century copy of the sheet music, would have ...

Music Expand/collapse submenu for Music. All Songs Considered Tiny Desk New Music Friday ... Chance Encounter Leads To Viral Video Of 'Star Spangled Banner' Duet. Listen · 1:29 1:29.