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Feb 11, 2018 · My Country ‘Tis of Thee (also known as “America”) is a patriotic hymn written by Samuel F. Smith in 1832, while a student at Andover Theological Seminary in Andover, Massachusetts. The melody had...
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sweet freedom's song: let mortal tongues awake, let all that breathe partake; let rocks their silence break, the sound prolong. Our fathers’ God, to Thee, Author of liberty, To Thee we sing; Long may our land be bright With freedom’s holy light; Protect us by Thy might, Great God, our king.
Nov 11, 2023 · The lyrics metaphorically present America as a kingdom ruled by the king and queen, who represent the epitome of success and societal status. However, the song also highlights the drawbacks and challenges that come with attaining and living in such a position.
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Sep 13, 2022 · When a king is on the throne — for example, the current King Charles III — it's called "God Save The King" and uses masculine pronouns. And although American schoolchildren are unlikely to ever be put upon to sing the British national anthem specifically, they've been singing the song, albeit with different lyrics, for a couple of centuries now.
Provided to YouTube by Sony Music CGThe King and Queen of America (Remastered) · Eurythmics · Annie Lennox · Dave StewartWe Too Are One (Remastered)℗ 2018 So...
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Jan 14, 2024 · If you don’t have time to read the whole article, the short answer is that the melody for ‘My Country Tis of Thee’, also known as ‘America’, was taken directly from the British song ‘God Save the King/Queen.’. The same melody was used for the American lyrics as a symbol of the historical ties between the two nations.