O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave? As it fitfully blows, half conceals, half discloses? 'Tis the star-spangled banner! Oh, long may it wave. O'er the land of the free and …

Star Spangled Banner (Full Version) Lyrics: O say can you see, by the dawn's early light / What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming / Whose broad stripes and bright stars …

United States of America National Anthem: Star Spangled Banner Listen to the National Anthem Oh, say can you see, By the dawn's early light, What so proudly we hailed At the twilight's last …

In 1814, Francis Scott Key wrote the poem, Defense of Fort McHenry. The poem was later put to the tune of (John Stafford Smith's song) The Anacreontic Song, modified somewhat, and …

And the rocket's red glare, the bombs bursting in air, Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there; say does that star-spangled banner yet wave O'er the land of the free and the …

The complete correct lyric of "The Star-Spangled Banner," the U.S. national anthem, as first published in 1814 with insights and commentary.

Now it catches the gleam of the morning's first beam, In full glory reflected now shines in the stream, 'Tis the star-spangled banner - O long may it wave O'er the land of the free and the …