Rhode Island, It's for Me
- Rhode Island, It's for Me
"Rhode Island, It's For Me" is the official state song of Rhode Island. The lyrics are by Charlie Hall, and the music was written by Maria Day. It was adopted as the state song in 1996, replacing "Rhode Island," by T. Clarke Browne, which became the official state march.
Lyrics
I’ve been to every state we have,
and I think I’m inclined
to say that Rhody stole my heart:
You can keep the forty-nine.
Herring gulls that dot the sky,
blue waves that paint the rocks,
water rich with Neptune’s life,
the boats that line the docks.
I see the lighthouse flickering
to help the sailors see.
There’s a place for everyone:
Rhode Island It's for Me.
Rhode Island, oh Rhode Island
surrounded by the sea.
Some people roam the earth for home;
Rhode Island It's for Me.
I love the fresh October days,
the buzz on College Hill,
art that moves an eye to tear,
a jewelers special skill.
Icicles refract the sun,
snow falling gracefully.
Some search for a place that’s warm:
Rhode Island It's for Me!
Rhode Island, oh Rhode Island
surrounded by the sea.
Some people roam the earth for home;
Rhode Island It's for Me.
The skyline piercing Providence,
the State House dome so rare.
residents who speak their minds;
no longer unaware!
Roger Williams would be proud
to see his colony,
so don’t sell short this precious port:
Rhode Island It's for Me!
Rhode Island, oh Rhode Island
surrounded by the sea.
Some people roam the earth for home;
Rhode Island It's for Me.
Rhode Island, oh Rhode Island
surrounded by the sea.
Some people roam the earth for home;
Rhode Island It's for Me.
Links
[http://www.netstate.com/states/symb/song/ri_it_for_me.htm State Song Legal Information]
[http://www.50states.com/songs/rdisl.htm Song With Sheet Music and MIDI File]
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