Lyrics to Classic American Patriotic Songs Posted Online by Library of Congress

Searching for the words to some of your favorite patriotic songs, like “this land is your land”, “god bless America”, “America the Beautiful”, “Yankee Doodle”, or any number of other classics? The Library of Congress has the lyrics to all of these and many more of the most patriotic songs, including many which came about during times of war, like “I’ll be home for Christmas.”

The songs and their lyrics are part of American history, and are part of a digital collection on file with the Library of Congress available online. We have included a complete list of the songs included below as well as a description from the LOC web site.

“Patriotic Melodies tells the stories behind many of the songs that have now become part of the American national heritage. A combination of hymns, national songs, music of the theater, radio and television, military themes, and poetry, all of this music demonstrates that while over history many things have changed, this expression of pride and hope remain a constant part of the American experience.”

Here is the complete list of American patriotic songs listed on the web site so you can find the lyrics to your favorites. The list is online at: http://lcweb2.loc.gov/diglib/ihas/html/patriotic/patriotic-home.html

• America the Beautiful
• Anchors Aweigh
• The Army Goes Rolling Along
• Battle Hymn of the Republic
• Columbia the Gem of the Ocean
• Eternal Father, Strong to Save
• Fanfare for the Common Man
• God Bless America
• Hail Columbia
• Hail to the Chief
• I’ll Be Home for Christmas
• Library of Congress March
• Marines’ Hymn
• My Country ‘Tis of Thee
• Of Thee I Sing
• Over There
• Semper Paratus
• Star Spangled Banner
• Stars and Stripes Forever
• This Land is Your Land
• This is My Country
• U.S. Air Force Song
• When Johnny Comes Marching Home Again
• Yankee Doodle
• The Yankee Doodle Boy
• Victory at Sea
• You’re a Grand Old Flag