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 national anthem (ex-pats excepting, that is, @maratsade). It's either that or they simply refuse to take the bait.
Are you referring to the melody being the same?
I think 'we' stole it on purpose.
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.
And to mock King George.
I think many mocked him on both sides of the pond. 🙂
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.
@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.
Haha... you are correct. No idea where I got 'our' from. <insert egg on face emoji here>