Why, Lovely Lady Liberty, of course! When one of my consult clients requested a custom song about the Statue of Liberty for her daughter, I jumped at the chance. Having just returned from New York City, I felt inspired by this famous landmark and couldn’t wait to pen a song about the it. My plan was to create something that was both fun and informational, and to be honest, writing this song proved to be quite a challenge. There were so many facts to include, yet so few opportunities for rhymes! But I think it turned out pretty well…what about you?
In 1886, on an autumn day,
People traveled from all the way
In France, to the U.S. to show
Their friendship, they gave what we all know (as)
The Statue of Liberty
This lovely lady came to be
A famous sight, recognized by all,
Green in color, and standing tall.
Green in color, and standing tall.
150 feet high she stands,
On a pedestal, looking over all the lands.
She holds a torch, a tabula, too,
And wears a stola, and sandals, and a crown, it’s true.
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She lives on a island in New York, off the coast,
When people visit, she’s a gracious host.
They can go inside, way up to her crown,
And enjoy the view, looking all around.
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She’s a universal symbol, for our country,
Of freedom and democracy.
A National Monument, admirable,
She represents the U.S. as a whole.
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What other national landmarks and monuments would make great song topics? Now that I’ve tackled the Statue of Liberty, I think I’m ready for another challenge. Amanda Ellis of More With Music guessed that today’s song would be about Abraham Lincoln, and I think she’s on to something…after all, I do live in the Land of Lincoln!
That is awesome! Your music is so beautiful and it really blesses me. Thanks for sharing your talents with us!
wow thats really creative. Great job it turned out pretty good:)
She LOVES it. :-) You did a great job!
Good job Rachel. Let's see…ideas…geographical landmarks would make an awesome song…it would provide the children with a chance to get to know the USA better, and would be a fun way to "travel" the US. Including things like the Mississippi River, Mt. McKinley, Niagra Falls, the Salt Lake, the Columbia River, Mt. St. Helens, etc.–the list could go on and on, but each of these features are a special part of our country!
Thanks for this! My kindergarten class has the responsibility of teaching our audience about Lady Liberty during a grade-level presentation, and I think this will be perfect–it’s super cute and so catchy too!
Hi Anna! I’m so glad to hear this song will come in handy for your class’ presentation! Have fun, and best of luck! :)
Me again! :) Time for this year’s play–the song was a little long for last year’s class to memorize the whole thing in just a few weeks, so this year our music teacher suggested that maybe I just pick two verses for them to sing instead, with the chorus. However, for that to work, we’d have to have just the instrumental track…wondering if by chance you recorded just the guitar, or if you’d be able to do that? Please let me know if that is possible!! Our play is February 27…we are getting a later start than we wanted due to so many snow days!
Hi Anna! I could probably record the guitar part for you in the next week or so, including just the two verses and chorus. I’ll send it along as soon as I have it ready. I’m happy your kiddos are singing the song!
Oh wow, thanks so much!! I can’t wait! :)