Sameul francis smith
aretha fanklin sang the song " my country tis of thee"
well the song is called "My country 'Tis of thee" and it was written by Samuel F. Smith.
The song that includes the lyrics "My country, 'tis of thee, sweet land of liberty" is "America (My Country, 'Tis of Thee)." It is a patriotic hymn and is often sung at events like Independence Day celebrations in the United States.
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Duple meter
Life in the Word - 1997 My Country 'Tis of Thee was released on: USA: 4 July 2013
My Country 'Tis of Thee - 1950 was released on: USA: December 1950 (limited) USA: 17 February 1951
My Country 'Tis of Thee
America
"Tis of thee" means "it is of you"
My Country 'Tis of Thee borrowed the tune of God Save The King, known now as God Save the Queen.
"America (My Country, 'Tis of Thee)" was written in 1831 by Samuel Francis Smith. The song's melody is the same as the British national anthem, "God Save the Queen."