Publisher Desc.  By the Light of the Silvery Moon is a popular love song written by vaudevillian songwriters Gus Edwards and Ed Madden, first published in 1909 at the height of the Tin Pan Alley era. It has the particular distinction as being on the "top 10 most requested songs" (at every nursing home in the country) its popularity is universal, its history quaint, nostalgic and sentimental. This arrangement is for 4-part SATB ensemble with piano accompaniment. Performance time: 3:19+- A perfect musical selection for community engagement programs, out-door concerts and summertime festivals.