Banjer, the American edition of God Save The Queen is "My Country, 'Tis Of Thee." Sort of an early-American filk, if you want to stretch the definition of "filk:" take a thoroughly popular tune and rework the verses; in this case very thoroughly American as contrasted from British lyrics, practically defining early American national sentiment. Banjer's description of "America the Beautiful" is thorough and accurate. I know this is a mighty elderly thread, but I thought it adviseable to insert this into the record.
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