The North Dakota Hymn is the state song of North Dakota. It was written by a poet named James Foley in 1926, so it could be sung along with the tune of "The Austrian Hymn". C. S. Putman arranged the music with distinct ragtime syncopation. The song remains obscure, and most state residents could not even tell you the name of the state song, let alone sing it.
Lyrics
- North Dakota, North Dakota,
- With thy prairies wide and free,
- All thy sons and daughters love thee,
- Fairest state from sea to sea;
- North Dakota, North Dakota,
- Here we pledge ourselves to thee.
- Here thy loyal children singing,
- Songs of happiness and praise,
- Far and long the echoes ringing,
- Through the vastness of thy ways;
- North Dakota, North Dakota,
- We will serve thee all our days.
- Onward, onward, onward going,
- Light of courage in thine eyes,
- Sweet the winds above thee blowing,
- Green thy fields and fair thy skies;
- North Dakota, North Dakota,
- Brave the soul that in thee lies.
- God of freedom, all victorious,
- Give us Souls serene and strong,
- Strength to make the future glorious,
- Keep the echo of our song;
- North Dakota, North Dakota,
- In our hearts forever long.
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