My country tis of thee instrumental mp3 free download

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This is because all songs are public domain, and all performers have surrendered their copyright performance rights, thereby letting you freely stream or video this music. This does not apply to links to other Music Websites. The performance that led to an explosion in the popularity of "God Save the King" took place in London in September It was also performed concurrently at the Covent Garden Theater for several nights running.

The song was intended to show support for the Hanoverian King George II, following the defeat of his General John Cope at Prestonpans, a battle that was the opening salvo in the war against "Bonnie Prince Charlie," his Stuart rival for the throne.

The words that eventually became a tradition, particularly among U. Smith was approached by the famed organist and composer Lowell Mason who had with him some German school music books. Mason wanted Smith to either translate the German, or write new text for the tunes. Smith was particularly struck by one tune most likely unaware that it was the same melody as "God Save the King" and wrote his lyrics to it.

Lyrics: My country tis of thee, Sweet land of liberty, Of thee I sing. Land where my fathers died!