- Pennsylvania (song)
"Pennsylvania" is the official
state song of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The song was written and composed byEddie Khoury andRonnie Bonner and serves as the official song for all public purposes. It was adopted by the General Assembly and signed into law by GovernorRobert P. Casey onNovember 29 ,1990 .Lyrics
:"Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania,":"Mighty is your name,":"Steeped in glory and tradition,":"Object of acclaim.":"Where brave men fought the foe of freedom,":"Tyranny decried,":"'Til the bell of independence":"filled the countryside."
:"Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania,":"May your future be,":"filled with honor everlasting":"as your history."
:"Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania,":"Blessed by God's own hand,":"Birthplace of a mighty nation,":"Keystone of the land.":"Where first our country's flag unfolded,":"Freedom to proclaim,":"May the voices of tomorrow" :"glorify your name."
:"Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania,":"May your future be,":"filled with honor everlasting":"as your history."
External links
* [http://www.phmc.state.pa.us/bah/pahist/symbols.asp Pennsylvania state symbols, from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission]
* [http://www.50states.com/songs/penn.htm Lyrics, sheet music, and MIDI, from 50states.com]
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