I tried to sing "O Canada" with Anwyn, but she wasn't too interested. I love to sing all of the verses. Just don't sing it to the tune of "O Christmas Tree"!
O Canada! our home and native land!
True patriot love in all thy sons command.
With glowing hearts we see thee rise,
The True North strong and free!
From far and wide, O Canada,
We stand on guard for thee.Refrain
God keep our land glorious and free!
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.O Canada! Where pines and maples grow.
Great prairies spread and lordly rivers flow.
How dear to us thy broad domain,
From East to Western Sea,
Thou land of hope for all who toil!
Thou True North, strong and free!Refrain
O Canada! Beneath thy shining skies
May stalwart sons and gentle maidens rise,
To keep thee steadfast through the years
From East to Western Sea,
Our own beloved native land!
Our True North, strong and free!Refrain
Ruler supreme, who hearest humble prayer,
Hold our dominion within thy loving care;
Help us to find, O God, in thee
A lasting, rich reward,
As waiting for the Better Day,
We ever stand on guard.Refrain
1 comment:
What a lovely song! I've never heard or read it (besides [maybe] listening to it being played at a gold medal award ceremony). I like all the verses of The Star-Spangled Banner and usually only the first one is sung.
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