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PO3 Steven Sherrill
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PFC Roger Goff The melody used to be in a different time count as well.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvVtFD9Na0I
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PFC Roger Goff
PFC Roger Goff
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Thanks for the share Steven. I was unaware of the original version and the other verses it contains. It sounds so much more period correct than the contemporary version.

COL Mikel J. Burroughs,SMSgt Minister Gerald A. "Doc" Thomas,SPC Douglas Bolton
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PFC Roger Goff
PFC Roger Goff
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I am quite fond of this rendition myself.

Check out this video on YouTube:

http://youtu.be/c8C7i9kdEf8

A modern but respectfully updated take on our National Anthem.
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PO3 Steven Sherrill
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The original song which the poem was set to was called "The Anacreontic Song"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3l-n64NWHS4
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SFC George Smith
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Great Piece of History and a good Lesson in American History...
Thanks for the Share...
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