Clime Beneath Whose Genial Sun

DESCRIPTION: "Clime beneath whose genial sun Kings were quelled and freedom won, Where the dust of Washington Sleeps in glory's bed," farmers took up the sword to defend their rights. Judah, Greece, Rome have fallen low, but America is free; bow to (its) God
AUTHOR: unknown
EARLIEST DATE: 1909 (Heart-Songs)
KEYWORDS: religious freedom nonballad
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REFERENCES (1 citation):
Heart-Songs, p. 53, "Clime Beneath Whose Genial Sun" (1 text, 1 tune)
Roud #V28705
NOTES [54 words]: Heart-Songs lists this as an "Old Scotch Folksong." This is absurd; folk songs don't use words like "genial" and "quell'd," and why would a Scottish folk song refer to George Washington? Probably they mean that the tune is traditional. But I'm indexing the song to make it clear... that it shouldn't have to be indexed! - RBW
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File: HeaS053

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