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Found: Sheet Music near Springfield Capitol
near Lincoln Home National Historic Site
Found
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Posted
1 day
ago
Description
While wandering Springfield on a breezy afternoon around 2:30 PM, I found a folder labeled Sheet Music behind a bench by the Capitol grounds. The music is cleanly printed but the cover is worn, with tempo marks in pencil and a few stray notes. It struck me as more than just paper; it felt like a moment someone was practicing for a performance, a small joy in the middle of a busy day. I wrapped it up and kept it safe, hoping the owner will see this post and recover their tunes and mood.
Approximate found location
near Lincoln Home National Historic Site
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