North Dakota Hymn
The "North Dakota Hymn" is the regional anthem (or "state song") of the U.S. state of North Dakota. It was written by a poet named James Foley in 1926 in such a way that it could be sung along with the tune of "The Austrian Hymn". C. S. Putman arranged the music with distinct ragtime syncopation.[1]
Regional anthem of  | |
| Lyrics | James Folely, 1926 |
|---|---|
| Music | C. S. Putman, 1927 |
Lyrics
- North Dakota, North Dakota,
- With thy prairies wide and free,
- All thy sons and daughters love thee,
- Fairest state from sea to sea;
- North Dakota, North Dakota,
- Here we pledge ourselves to thee.
- Hear thy loyal children singing,
- Songs of happiness and praise,
- Far and long the echoes ringing,
- Through the vastness of thy ways;
- North Dakota, North Dakota,
- We will serve thee all our days.
- Onward, onward, onward going,
- Light of courage in thine eyes,
- Sweet the winds above thee blowing,
- Green thy fields and fair thy skies;
- North Dakota, North Dakota,
- Brave the Soul that in thee lies.
- God of freedom, all victorious,
- Give us Souls serene and strong,
- Strength to make the future glorious,
- Keep the echo of our song;
- North Dakota, North Dakota,
- In our hearts forever long.
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