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