The Song of Iowa

"The Song of Iowa" is the official state song of the U.S. state of Iowa, written by S. H. M. Byers in 1867 and adopted by Iowa State Legislature on March 20, 1911. The song is set to the tune O Tannenbaum and Byres' lyrics' theme is centered on his love and praise for Iowa.

Lyrics

You asked what land I love the best,

tis Iowa, tis Iowa,

The fairest State of all the west,

tis Iowa, O! Iowa,

From yonder Mississippi's stream

To where Missouri's waters gleam

O! fair it is as poet's dream,

O! Iowa, In Iowa.

Go read the story of thy past.

O! Iowa, O! Iowa,

What glorious deeds, what fame thou hast!

O! Iowa, O! Iowa,

So long as time's great cycle runs, 

Or nations weep their fallen ones

Thou'lt not forget thy patriot sons,

O! Iowa, O! Iowa.

References

 Iowa Official Register 1997-1998, pg. 7
 50states 
 Sheet Music on IMSLP

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