by Marianne M.
Member since:
February 15, 2006

You're A Grand Old Flag

July 02, 2009 09:14 PM EDT (Updated: July 03, 2009 01:51 PM EDT)
views: 47 | comments: 19

A Grand Old Flag and a Grand Old Day

I've always loved the Fourth of July. I love the neighborhood kiddie parades and the family barbecues and wearing red, white and blue. I especially love the traditions associated with this special day, like fireworks, beer, picnics, baseball, and public and private events honoring our great nation.

Let's have a Gather sing-along, in honor of our country's birthday .. if you don't remember the words, I posted them below. Ready?

 

 

You're A Grand Old Flag

Music and lyrics by George M. Cohan

 

http://kids.niehs.nih.gov/lyrics/grandold.htm

(Simple Version)
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
'neath the Red, White and Blue,
Where there's never a boast or brag.
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
Keep your eye on the grand old flag.
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Comments: 19

Sandra H. Jul 2, 2009, 9:18pm EDT

Thanks, Marianne! I love the song.....it was fun to sing along with you! ;)
Rob Appell Jul 2, 2009, 9:19pm EDT

I'm high flyin', too...but only after I catch a good buzz.
Alison H. Jul 2, 2009, 9:31pm EDT

I don't think I've sung that since high school, but the melody came right back to me, LOL! Nice capture of the flag...remember that game?? ;-)
~♥~ Kim ~♥~ Jul 2, 2009, 9:33pm EDT

Fun!  I brought the music.....

You're A Grand Old Flag

....I'm soooo flat without a good sound behind me. Photobucket

 

 
Sherrie H. Jul 2, 2009, 9:35pm EDT

Perfect for the 4th! Thanks!
~♥~ Kim ~♥~ Jul 2, 2009, 9:37pm EDT

ahhh. I should of clicked on the link first...

*blush*  there's music already there....lol
Dave L. Jul 2, 2009, 9:41pm EDT

beautiful
Kenn T. Jul 2, 2009, 9:49pm EDT

I remember George M Cohan.  He was one Yankee Doodle Dandy if ever I knew one!
Katherine M. Jul 3, 2009, 1:14am EDT

I LOVE IT!!!  I read your title and immediately began singing it!
Paula C. Jul 3, 2009, 1:58am EDT

very good article!
Marge H. Jul 3, 2009, 12:39pm EDT

Love it. I sang along too. Such an upbeat song.
Marge H. Jul 4, 2009, 12:50pm EDT

Came back to enjoy this again. Happy Fourth of July!!! Have a grand old weekend.
William Dotani Jul 5, 2009, 5:22am EDT

I just sang this song. Great tune. THANK YOU!!!
Bhawana 'Gather Proud Mom' Jul 8, 2009, 1:37am EDT

This is a great song with a great pic to go with...
Bhawana 'Gather Proud Mom' Jul 8, 2009, 1:38am EDT

Featured in zoomit.
Marianne M. Jul 8, 2009, 11:23am EDT

Thanks for the feature, Buzzy!!!
William Dotani Jul 10, 2009, 12:37pm EDT

Great song to sing when thinking about Yorktown and Dijon mustard.
Lori Cee Jul 26, 2009, 1:56pm EDT
i hope you had an enjoyable and safe holiday!

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