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God save the King (aka God save the Queen)
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns, Patriotic music
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6 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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God save the King (aka God save the Queen) — Lyrics
God save our gracious King,
Long live our noble King,
God save the King:
Send him victorious,
Happy and glorious,
Long to reign over us:
God save the King.
O Lord, our God, arise,
Scatter our enemies,
And make them fall;
Confound their politics,
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About God save the King (aka God save the Queen)
This is the traditional British national anthem, also known as God Save the Queen. It is a patriotic hymn with a long and complex history, now sung in English. The text implores divine protection and blessing for the monarch, asking for victory, happiness, and glorious long reign. It also prays for the confounding of enemies and the frustration of their schemes, fixing hope in God. The anthem is versatile in its voicing, suitable for both SATB and TTBB choirs, making it a practical choice for a wide range of ensembles. It functions equally as a sacred and patriotic piece, resonating with deep national sentiment.
