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MarkJFine
Professor
7 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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debbie.jean.bro
Advanced Tutor
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.
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maratsade
Distinguished Professor IV
7 years ago

It's a pretty flexible anthem, and maybe we'll skip Chuckles and get Will. I can't imagine Charles wants the post. 

 

debbie.jean.bro wrote:
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.

 

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