State Song Of Pennsylvania

The Song “Pennsylvania,” by Eddie Khoury and Ronnie Bonner Is The Official State Song Of Pennsylvania. The official Pennsylvania State Song was adopted by the General Assembly and signed into law by Governor Robert P. Casey on November 29, 1990. The National Song Of Pennsylvania features two verses and two choruses and speaks of such things as the mightiness of the name Pennsylvania, the men who fought for freedom, and the bell of independence. God, the country’s flag, and the birthplace of the United States are also mentioned in this State Song Of Pennsylvania. The song authors describe the name Pennsylvania as mighty and mention the state’s glory and tradition. The creators also call Pennsylvania a place where brave men engaged in a battle for freedom and mention the sound of the bell of independence.

 

Pennsylvania

Words and Music by Eddie Khoury and Ronnie Bonner

 

    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.

 

   Verse 2

    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.