Eliphalet Oram Lyte | |
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| Born | Eliphalet Oman Lyte June 29, 1842 |
| Died | January 3, 1913 (aged 70) |
| Resting place | Greenwood Cemetery, Lancaster, Pennsylvania |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Teacher, Author |
| Known for | Creator of Row Row Row Your Boat |
Eliphalet Oram Lyte (June 29, 1842 – January 3, 1913) was an American teacher and author of grammar and composition textbooks. He is credited as the composer of the tune to the popular song "Row, Row, Row Your Boat" in the publication The Franklin Square Song Collection (1881, New York). It is also indicated that he adapted the lyrics, previously published to a different melody.