Maryland, My Maryland? Panel urges changes in state song

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3. It shouldn't be that hard to swap John White's alternate lyrics into the song

MARYLAND, MY MARYLAND
By JOHN T. WHITE

(To the tune: "O Tannenbaum" )

We dedicate our song to thee,
Maryland, my Maryland.
The home of light and liberty,
Maryland, my Maryland.
We love thy streams and wooded hills,
Thy mountains with their gushing ril
Thy scenes our hearts with rapture thrills,
Maryland, my Maryland.

In twain the Chesapeake divides,
Maryland, my Maryland.
While oceanward its water glides,
Maryland, my Maryland.
Yet we in thought and purpose one,
Pursue the works so well begun,
And may our State be ne'er outdone,
Maryland, my Maryland.

Proud sons and daughters boast of thee,
Maryland, my Maryland.
Thine is a precious history,
Maryland, my Maryland.
Brave hearts have held thy honor dear.
And met the foeman far and near,
But victory has furnished cheer,
Maryland, my Maryland.

Sail on, sail on thou Ship of State,
Maryland, my Maryland.
May we thy children make thee great,
Maryland, my Maryland.
May gratitude our heart possess,
And boldly we thy claims express,
And bow in loving thankfulness,
Maryland, my Maryland.