"Texas Our Texas" was selected as the state song of Texas in 1929 by the state legislature. Older songs such as "The Yellow Rose of Texas " and "Dixie" were also considered but ultimately it was decided a new song should be composed. After a state wide competition the prize went to Fort Worth natives William J. Marsh and Gladys Yoakum Wright .
The first word of the third line was originally largest, but when Alaska became the largest state when it was admitted to the United States in 1959, the word was replaced with boldest.
Lyrics
- Texas, Our Texas! all hail the mighty State!
- Texas, Our Texas! so wonderful so great!
- Boldest and grandest, withstanding ev'ry test
- O Empire wide and glorious, you stand supremely blest.
- God bless you Texas! And keep you brave and strong,
- That you may grow in power and worth, throughout the ages long.
- God bless you Texas! And keep you brave and strong,
- That you may grow in power and worth, throughout the ages long
- Texas, O Texas! your freeborn single star,
- Sends out its radiance to nations near and far,
- Emblem of Freedom! it set our hearts aglow,
- With thoughts of San Jacinto and glorious Alamo.
- God bless you Texas! And keep you brave and strong,
- That you may grow in power and worth, throughout the ages long.
- God bless you Texas! And keep you brave and strong,
- That you may grow in power and worth, throughout the ages long
- Texas, dear Texas! from tyrant grip now free,
- Shines forth in splendor, your star of destiny!
- Mother of heroes, we come your children true,
- Proclaiming our allegiance, our faith, our love for you.
- God bless you Texas! And keep you brave and strong,
- That you may grow in power and worth, throughout the ages long.
- God bless you Texas! And keep you brave and strong,
- That you may grow in power and worth, throughout the ages long
