George Washington Lyon, born August 12, 1838 in DeKalb County, Georgia, was a musician, composer and music publisher and teacher; He died April 8, 1903 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Dianne Shapiro, from Find A Grave (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/14155468/george-washington-lyon) and obituary, Atlantic Constitution, April 9, 1903 (https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/34121111/) (accessed 7/5/2018) Go to person page >
Tune Title: [We are watching and waiting for thee, O Lord]First Line: We are watching and waiting for thee, O LordComposer: G. W. LyonIncipit: 34567 17654 34567Date: 1886