rgia exalts him high
Who made the flag of freedom fly.

17. Alabama's lore is pure,
For him whose fame shall aye endure.

18. Florida a tribute brings
To him exalted over kings.

19. Ohio twines with generous hand
The garlands of a goodly land.

20. Indiana's wreath is green
For him of grave and gentle mien.

21. Illinois cannot forget
That Washington is speaking yet.

22. Michigan with love is stirred
For him who always kept his word.

23. Wisconsin hangs the victor's palm
For him, in peace or tumult calm.

24. Kentucky would his praise prolong,
For fortitude and valor strong.

25. Missouri comes with gifts of love
For Washington's all men above.

26. Iowa exalts the man
Who shaped his life on honor's plan.

27. Minnesota will revere
The name that all the world holds dear.

28. Nebraska brings from summits high
Immortal gifts that cannot die.

29. Kansas speaks of duties done,
Of battles fought and victories won.

30. Mississippi tells the tale
Of glorious acts that never pale.

31. Louisiana counts the deeds
By duty done where valor leads.

32. Arkansas brings an offering bright
To him who struggled for the right

33. Texas will her honor show
To faithful friend and generous foe.

34. Tennessee exultant bears
The crown a conquering hero wears.

35. Nevada from her mountain height
Has plucked this garland kissed with light.

36. California's thousand flowers
Will crown this patriot of ours.

37. Oregon brings offerings rare
For him she holds in loving care.

38 Montana, from the mountains blue,
Has brought him love, and honor, too.

39. North Dakota loves him well,
And comes his valiant deeds to tell.

40. South Dakota follows on
To crown the patriot Washington.

41. Washington is proud to claim
The glory of his noble name.

42. Colorado ever true
Will bring him loving garlands, too.

43. Wyoming from her mountain height
Would crown the man who stood for right.

44. Idaho brings garlands fair
For him whose life's beyond compare.

45. Utah comes with fadeless pine
In his immortal crown to shine.

_Chorus of States_

We all will honor Washington,
His fame will ever lead us on
To better lives and nobler deeds,
To guard our land in all her needs,
To keep us ever kind and true
To friends, and home, and country, too,
In virtue strong