Composed by Francis Scott Key in defense
of Fort McHenry, Sept. 20th, 1814; Congress
proclaimed it the U.S, National Anthem in 1931
We'll sing this song
Along with the crowd
There's always a singer
Who sings it out loud
At sporting events
They won’t start the game
This song will be sung
Our pride we proclaim
At the Olympics
Our athletes won gold
Their anthem was played
A sight to behold
Four stanzas were written
By Francis Scott Key
He wrote as a tribute
To our great country
Our National Anthem
We'll rise when we sing
The flag will be flown
And tears this may bring
The Star Spangled Banner
It states we are free
We’re the home of the brave
And we all should agree
By, Randee Saber 10/2/08
