"Tis of thee" means "it is of you"
America
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"
"God Save the Queen" and "My Country, 'Tis of Thee" sound alike because they share the same melody. The tune was originally composed in the 18th century and became popular for various lyrics in different contexts. "My Country, 'Tis of Thee," written by Samuel Francis Smith in 1831, was set to this melody, which is why both songs are often associated with patriotic sentiments in English-speaking countries.
The Star Spangled Banner. I think... "God Save the Queen/King" has the same melody .
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.
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.
Thetis {thee'-tis}
Duple meter
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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
Sameul francis smith
America
My Country 'Tis of Thee
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."