America
Thee refers to "my country". It's another way of saying "my country, this song is about you"
The Star Spangled Banner. I think... "God Save the Queen/King" has the same melody .
America (My Country 'Tis of Thee) has the words "of thee I sing" (referencing America) and "to thee we sing" (referencing God). America the Beautiful, a separate song, also has references to God, but not those exact words.
aretha fanklin sang the song " my country tis of thee"
my country Ti's of thee
Thee refers to "my country". It's another way of saying "my country, this song is about you"
The Star Spangled Banner. I think... "God Save the Queen/King" has the same melody .
The lyrics for "My Country, 'Tis of Thee" were written by Samuel Francis Smith in 1831. The melody of the song was based on the national anthem of the United Kingdom, "God Save the Queen/King."
America (My Country 'Tis of Thee) has the words "of thee I sing" (referencing America) and "to thee we sing" (referencing God). America the Beautiful, a separate song, also has references to God, but not those exact words.
My Country 'Tis of Thee
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.
aretha fanklin sang the song " my country tis of thee"
Marian Anderson is known for her stirring version of "America" ("My Country, 'Tis of Thee") among many other songs.
"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."
The song is actually titled America (My Country, 'Tis of Thee) and was written in 1832 by Samuel F Smith.
The lyrics of "My Country, 'Tis of Thee" celebrate the beauty and freedom of the United States. The song references patriotic themes such as liberty, unity, and the American spirit. It serves as a tribute to the country and its ideals.
My Country 'Tis of Thee borrowed the tune of God Save The King, known now as God Save the Queen.