Pennsylvania

"Pennsylvania" is the official state song of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The song was written and composed by Eddie Khoury and Ronnie Bonner and serves as the official song for all public purposes. State Representative Frank L. Oliver introduced the bill for the song, and it was adopted by the General Assembly and signed into law by Governor Robert P. Casey on November 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

• Pennsylvania state symbols, from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission
• Lyrics, sheet music, and MIDI, from 50states.com