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"'Give Me Louisiana'" is one of the state songs of Louisiana. It was written in 1970 by Doralice Fontane, and arranged by Dr. John Croom.

Lyrics:



Give me Louisiana,


The state where I was born


The state of snowy cotton,


The best I've ever known;


A state of sweet magnolias,


And Creole melodies


Oh give me Louisiana,


The state where I was born


Oh what sweet old memories


The mossy old oaks bring


It brings us the story of our Evangeline


A state of old tradition,


of old plantation days


Makes good old Louisiana


The sweetest of all states.






Give me Louisiana,


A state prepared to share


That good old southern custom,


Hospitality so rare;


A state of fruit and flowers,


Of sunshine and spring showers


Oh give me Louisiana,


The state where I was born


Its woodlands, Its marshes


Where humble trappers live


Its rivers, Its valleys,


A place to always give


A state where work is pleasure,


With blessings in full measure


Makes good old Louisiana


The dearest of all states.






Give me Louisiana,


Where love birds always sing


In shady lanes or pastures,


The cowbells softly ring;


The softness of the sunset


Brings peace and blissful rest


Oh give me Louisiana,


The state where I was born


The smell of sweet clover


Which blossoms everywhere


The fresh new mown hay


Where children romp and play


A state of love and laughter,


A state for all here after


Makes good old Louisiana


The grandest of all states.




See also



* List of U.S. state songs

References



Category:1970 songs

Category:Songs about Louisiana

Category:Symbols of Louisiana

Louisiana


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