Dee-Lighted
Subject(s): Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919, Teddy bears
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Sheet music for “Dee-Lighted,” a song with lyrics written from the point of view of a teddy bear. Teddy bears and an exaggerated pronunciation of delighted are both associated with President Roosevelt. The cover features an illustration of a smiling teddy bear with a club.
Collection
Dr. Danny O. Crew Theodore Roosevelt Sheet Music Collection
Creation Date
1907
Creator(s)
Keithley, E. Clinton, 1880-1955 ; Musgrove, Charles H.
Language
English
Period
U.S. President – 2nd Term (March 1905-February 1909)
Repository
Dr. Danny O. Crew Collection of American Political Sheet Music
Page Count
5
Production Method
Record Type
Multi-image
Resource Type
Rights
These images are presented through a cooperative effort between Dr. Danny O. Crew and the Theodore Roosevelt Center. See the Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library Terms of Use for further copyright information.
Citation
Cite this Record
Chicago:
Dee-Lighted. [December 11, 2025]. Dr. Danny O. Crew Theodore Roosevelt Sheet Music Collection. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o293204. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Keithley, E. Clinton, 1880-1955 ; Musgrove, Charles H.. Dee-Lighted. [11 Dec. 2025]. Multi-image.
Dr. Danny O. Crew Theodore Roosevelt Sheet Music Collection. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. December 11, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o293204.
APA:
Keithley, E. Clinton, 1880-1955 ; Musgrove, Charles H.., [2025, December 11]. Dee-Lighted.
Dr. Danny O. Crew Theodore Roosevelt Sheet Music Collection. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o293204.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Dr. Danny O. Crew Theodore Roosevelt Sheet Music Collection. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/dr-danny-o-crew-theodore-roosevelt-sheet-music-collection. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Dr. Danny O. Crew Theodore Roosevelt Sheet Music Collection. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. December 11, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/dr-danny-o-crew-theodore-roosevelt-sheet-music-collection.
APA:
Dr. Danny O. Crew Theodore Roosevelt Sheet Music Collection. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/dr-danny-o-crew-theodore-roosevelt-sheet-music-collection.
