Symbols of America

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    "Symbols of America" lyrics

Symbols, la, la, la, la
Symbols of America
Symbols, do, do, do, do
Symbols for me and you, red, white and blue

It's a symbol of freedom that rings E-flat
If you visit Philadelphia that's where it's at
Mostly made of copper, cast in 1752
Weighs more than a ton, has a crack that can't be glued
Can you name this symbol of our nation?
Why yes I can without hesitation.
It hasn't rang since 1835, it's THE LIBERTY BELL.

Another symbol flying high and free
It's on the list of endangered species
But they're being protected and there's more each year
It's not really bald; there are white feathers there
Can you name this symbol of our nation?
It's not a turkey like Ben Franklin suggested.
Our national bird is the BALD EAGLE.

It arrived in New York City in 350 separate pieces in the year
1885. It was a gift from France to America to honor their friendship during the American Revolution. The 25 windows in the crown symbolize gemstones found on earth and the seven rays of the crown represent the seven continents.
Can you name this symbol of our nation?
THE STATUE OF LIBERTY

It's changed over time in the part that's blue
Adding stars for states as our nation grew
The last star was added in 1960 for Hawaii
We salute it as it waves in the sky
Can you name this symbol do you have a clue?
Rojo, blanco y azul
It's "Old Glory," THE AMERICAN FLAG

A poem written by Francis Scott Key
Inspired by a battle with the British he could see
The melody came from a British tune
Called "To Anacreon in Heaven" but you'll forget that soon
Can you name this symbol of our nation?
I can sing it out loud without hesitation.
"Oh, say can you SING..."
THE NATIONAL ANTHEM

In 1892, our country celebrated the 400th anniversary of Columbus' arrival to America. A minister named Francis Bellamy wrote a Pledge that honored our country for this special celebration. It was printed in a magazine and sent to children everywhere and today, you can hear it each morning in schools.
Can you name this symbol of our nation?
THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Symbols, la, la, la, la
Symbols of America
Symbols, do, do, do, do
Symbols for me and you
Symbols, la, la, la, la
Symbols of America
Symbols, do, do, do, do
Symbols for me and you, red, white and blue

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