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MarkJFine
Professor
8 years ago

"God Save The Queen" vs. "Our Country 'tis of Thee (America)"

This being a World Cup year, and just because the Spurs... I mean, England are playing Croatia this afternoon's semi-final... I'm surprised how few Brits realize what us Yanks have done to their nat...
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MarkJFine
Professor
8 years ago

I think 'we' stole it on purpose.

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maratsade
Distinguished Professor IV
8 years ago

LOL, that's funny.  From what I remember being told, it's a very old melody, a folk melody even, so it has no copyright.  :)  America used it for a very nice hymn/anthem/song. 

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    MarkJFine
    Professor
    8 years ago

    And to mock King George.

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      maratsade
      Distinguished Professor IV
      8 years ago

      I think many mocked him on both sides of the pond.  :)

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        debbie.jean.bro
        Advanced Tutor
        8 years ago
        It's "MY country tis of thee," not "OUR country..." In any event, I suppose the Brits will have to change it to "God Save the King" when they get stuck with (shudder) King Charles.