Francis Scott Key (1779-1843) wrote the Star-Spangled Banner in 1814. Many people don't realize that Key wrote the lyrics only, not the music. See the link for the rest of the story...
The tune of the Star Spangled Banner was adapted from "To Anacreon in Heaven," which was composed by John Stafford Smith.
{| |- | Francis Scott Key wrote the words to the Star Spangled Banner. He did not write the music. The melody came from an old drinking song. |}
how many line are in the star spangled banner
there wasn't one before its just the star spangled banner
It is called The Star Spangled Banner and the lyrics were written by Francis Scott Key.
1814
Francis Scott Key wrote the star-spangled banner.
Francis Scott Key wrote "The Star Spangled Banner" in 1814.
September 8th, 1814
The Star Spangled Banner
He was in Maryland.
he was 20
yes!!
The tune of the Star Spangled Banner was adapted from "To Anacreon in Heaven," which was composed by John Stafford Smith.
francis Scott key wrote the star spangled banner during the war of 1812.
Star Spangled Banner
Star spangled banner in Navajo