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Q: Why king quoted the song my country 'tis of thee?
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What song did king quote from his speech?

My Country 'Tis of Thee


My Country'Tis of Thee Who is Thee?

Thee refers to "my country". It's another way of saying "my country, this song is about you"


Who wrote my country 'tis of thee?

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 or My Country 'tis of Thee is also known as what song?

The Star Spangled Banner. I think... "God Save the Queen/King" has the same melody .


My country tis of thee is also known as what song?

America


What song has My country tis of thee sweet land of liberty in it?

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.


What meter is the song your Country tis of thee in?

Duple meter


What song has the words thee you sing?

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.


What song did aretha Franklin sing at the inauguration?

aretha fanklin sang the song " my country tis of thee"


Why do My Country tis of Thee and God Save the Queen have the same melody?

"My Country Tis of Thee" had it's lyrics written after the lyrics for "God Save the King/Queen" It was written to use the melody previously known as the national anthem for the colonies of the continental US. A far more interesting inquisition is why is the national anthem of England/Great Britain based on a song written by King of France's consort about saving the King of France from a boil on his buttocks?


When was your Country Tis of Thee written?

"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."


Who composed the song America?

The song is actually titled America (My Country, 'Tis of Thee) and was written in 1832 by Samuel F Smith.