Our Great Virginia
"Our Great Virginia" is the regional anthem of the U.S. state of Virginia.
Regional anthem of  Virginia | |
| Lyrics | Mike Greenly |
|---|---|
| Music | Unknown, arranged by Jim Papoulis |
| Adopted | 1 July 2015 |
| Preceded by | "Carry Me Back to Old Virginny" |
History
It was adopted unanimously by the Virginia Senate as the official state song of Virginia in early July 2015.[1] Sung to the traditional tune "Oh Shenandoah," with music arranged by Jim Papoulis, its lyrics were written by Mike Greenly.[2]
Lyrics
- You'll always be our great Virginia.
- You're the birthplace of the nation:
- Where history was changed forever.
- Today, your glory stays, as we build tomorrow.
- I fill with pride at all you give us—
- Rolling hills, majestic mountains,
- From the Shenandoah to the Atlantic,
- Rivers wide and forests tall, all in one Virginia.
- For each of us here in Virginia,
- From farm to city dweller,
- All of us, we stand together.
- We're yours, we all are yours—
- Across our great Virginia.
- You'll always be our great Virginia.[3]
References
- Associated Press. "New Virginia laws set to take effect Wednesday". WSLS-TV. Retrieved 8 July 2015.
- "Our Great Virginia. Virginia State Song,Traditional". State Symbols USA. Retrieved 30 May 2019.
- https://www.netstate.com/states/symb/songs/va_our_great_virginia.htm
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