Can anyone identify the author and year this was written, or any other
information about it. I noted it some years ago in a letter to the editor
that claimed it was a popular song for school children in the 20's or
earlier.
Tell me of a land that's fair
With the smile of heaven there
Of a land that's ever dearer as I roam
Where the hills incircling rise
And blue mountains kiss the skies
Oh, that land is old Virginia and my home.
Birthplace of story
Homeland a glory
Thousands of voices
Are singing to thee
With garlands fairest
With heart gems rarest
We crown Virginia
Sweet land of the free.
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