Video: Pennsylvania State Song
This particular state song was written and composed by Eddie Khoury and Ronnie Bonner. In 1990, the General Assembly adopted their song as the state song, and Governor Robert P. Casey signed it into law.
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You already know the name of the state song even if you don't realize it. The song was written and composed by Eddie Khoury and Ronnie Bonner. In 1990, the General Assembly adopted their song as the state song, and Governor Robert P. Casey signed it into law.
Question
What is the name of Pennsylvania's state song?
"Pennsylvania"
This video will teach you the lyrics to Pennsylvania’s state song.
This video will teach you Pennsylvania's state song called "Pennsylvania." Listen to it the first time. Then play the video again and hum along. Now, you are ready to sing!
Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania,
Mighty is your name,
Steeped in glory and tradition,
Object of acclaim,
Where brave men fought the foe of freedom,
Tyranny decried,
'Til the bell of independence filled the countryside.
Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania,
May your future be filled with honor everlasting as your history.
Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania,
Blessed by God's own hand,
Birthplace of a mighty nation,
Keystone of the land.
Where first our country's flag unfolded,
Freedom to proclaim,
May the voices of tomorrow glorify your name.
Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania,
May your future be filled with honor everlasting as your history.
Excellent singing! Pennsylvania's state song teaches us all about our historic state.
Learn this song by practicing it as many times as you need to with the video. Your assignment for this week is to record yourself singing "Pennsylvania."
Here are the lyrics:
Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania,
Mighty is your name,
Steeped in glory and tradition,
Object of acclaim.
Where brave men fought the foe of freedom,
Tyranny decried,
Til the bell of independence
filled the countryside.
(Chorus)
Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania,
May your future be,
filled with honor everlasting
as your history.
Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania,
Blessed by God's own hand,
Birthplace of a mighty nation,
Keystone of the land.
Where first our country's flag unfolded,
Freedom to proclaim,
May the voices of tomorrow
glorify your name.
(Chorus)
Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania,
May your future be,
filled with honor everlasting
as your history.
Question
In the song it mentions “Birthplace of a” what?
“mighty nation.”