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Flag of the Stars
Staff Notation • Secular
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Flag of the Stars by John S. Fearis — Lyrics
1. There are many fair lands,
but the fairest and best
Is our own America,
land of the West;
And the Flag of the Stars
that floats proudly above
Is woven in union and lifted in Love.
Refrain:
A rare land, a fair land is this land of mine,
From great gulf to great lake from cypress to pine
A rare Flag, a fair Flag the sets for a sign
Hail, Flag of the Stars! Thrice hail, Flag of mine.
2. There is gold on our plains,
there is gold in our hills,
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About Flag of the Stars
John S. Fearis’s Flag of the Stars is a patriotic anthem for two-part treble voices, sung in English. The SA voicing allows for a clear, direct presentation of the text. The music is designed to evoke a sense of pride and unity, with the upper voices often singing in simple, harmonious thirds and sixths, mirroring the lyrical descriptions of America’s beauty and prosperity. The text celebrates the nation’s landscapes and resources, framing the American flag as a symbol of union and love. It speaks of abundant wealth and the opportunity for all to thrive, with the stars on the flag serving as a constant, watchful presence. The refrain powerfully proclaims the rarity and fairness of the land and its flag, offering a resounding affirmation of national identity.
