State Songs Notes
- State songs are sometimes updated, so if you find anything that’s incorrect, let me know.
- Some state songs grew up organically by the state choosing what was already popular at the time. Other states held contests.
- Some composers kept their copyrights, which limits the use of songs being sung in public (except in schools or churches), due to the royalties that must be paid. Other composers waived their copyrights. Many of the states adopted state songs only in the last few decades.
- I found it interesting how many state songs were difficult to find online. In many cases, the sheet music on my blog is the only free example available online…at least that I could find…
- Most of the songs had tons of verses, so I just chose a couple in each case. If you need more verses, they are all findable on the internet.
State Songs Facts
- Most official state songs: Tennessee (14)
- No official state song:
- Songs with the same tune (O Tannenbaum):
- Disco state song: New York
- Tango state song: New Mexico
- Same composer, Stephen Foster
- Song from a musical: Oklahoma
- Folk songs:
- Many state songs are anthems, or hymn-like, such as: