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God Bless America

Irving Berlin, 1938

Irving Berlin (born Israel Baline) wrote this song in 1938 for a radio singer, Kate Smith. Smith used the song on her weekly program for years, and it became a touring favorite, particularly for troops in World War II.

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The God Bless America Foundation retains the copyright, and all royalties are donated to the BSA and the Girl Scouts of America.

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God bless America,

Land that I love.

Stand beside her,

And guide her,

Through the night

with a light from above.

From the mountains,

To the prairies,

To the oceans

white with foam;

God bless America,

My home sweet home.

God bless America,

My home sweet home.

songs based on
"God Bless America"

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