George Cooper (poet)

George Cooper (May 14, 1840, New York City – September 26, 1927, New York City) was an American poet remembered chiefly for his song lyrics, many set to music by Stephen Foster.

He translated the lyrics of German, Russian, Italian, Spanish, and French musical works into singable English.

Works

 * "For the Dear Old Flag, I Die"
 * "Only One Mother"
 * "The Wind and the Leaves"
 * "An Autumn Greeting"
 * "Star of the East" (1890)
 * Words for the 1869 song Sweet Genevieve, to music by Henry L Tucker
 * "October’s Party" (which was frequently memorized by third-grade students in the 1950s)