You're a Grand Old Flag
George M. Cohan
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There's a feeling comes a-stealing And it sets my brain a-reeling When I'm list'ning to the music of a military band Any tune like "Yankee Doodle" Simply sets me off my noodle It's that patriotic something That no one can understand "Way down South in the land of cotton" Melody untiring Ain't that inspiring! Hurrah! Hurrah! We'll join the jubilee And that's going some For the Yankees, by gum! Red, white and blue I am for you Honest, you're a grand old flag You're a grand old flag You're a high-flying flag And forever in peace may you wave You're the emblem of The land I love The home of the free and the brave Ev'ry heart beats true Under red, white and blue Where there's never a boast or brag But should old acquaintance be forgot Keep your eye on the grand old flag I'm a cranky hanky panky I'm a dead square honest Yankee And I'm mighty proud of that old flag That flies for Uncle Sam Though I don't believe in raving Ev'ry time I see it waving There's a chill runs up my back That makes me glad I'm what I am Here's a land with a million soldiers That's if we should need 'em We'll fight for freedom! Hurrah! Hurrah! For ev'ry Yankee tar And old G.A.R. Ev'ry stripe, ev'ry star Red, white and blue Hats off to you Honest, you're a grand old flag You're a grand old flag You're a high-flying flag And forever in peace may you wave You're the emblem of The land I love The home of the free and the brave Ev'ry heart beats true Under red, white and blue Where there's never a boast or brag But should old acquaintance be forgot Keep your eye on the grand old flag
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Written by: PAUL J. FREDERICK, VALERIE PETERSON, GEORGE M COHAN
Lyrics © MEGATRAX PRODUCTION MUSIC, INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Historical Significance"You're a Grand Old Flag" is recognized as the first song from a musical to sell over a million copies of sheet music. It personifies patriotism among American citizens and is often performed at celebrations related to the United States.
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ComposerThe song was written by George M. Cohan, a notable American songwriter, entertainer, composer, lyricist, actor, singer, dancer, and producer. Cohan is often heralded as the father of American musical comedy.
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Original TitleOriginally, the tune was named "You're a Grand Old Rag". It was inspired by a Civil War veteran who carried a carefully folded, but clearly aged, American flag.
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Title ChangeDue to public backlash over referring to the American flag as a "Rag", Cohan changed the song's title and lyrics to "You're a Grand Old Flag".
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Release Date"You're a Grand Old Flag" was written for Cohan's 1906 stage musical, "George Washington, Jr."
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Pop CultureThe song has been referenced and performed in many films, TV shows, political functions, and also in schools across America for special patriotic programs.
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Singer's ExperienceGeorge M. Cohan, the composer and original vocalist of the song, was known to perform it with unbridled enthusiasm and patriotic fervor, often stirring similar emotions in his audiences.
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Patriotic SymbolismThe song is often associated with the Fourth of July and other patriotic American holidays due to its spirited celebration of the American flag.
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CopyrightInterestingly, the song came just two years after the first copyright law was enacted in the United States.
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Centennial RecognitionIn 2006, a commemorative, golden anniversary version was recorded by modern Barbershop quartets to mark the song's 100-year anniversary.
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