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Rhode Island's It for Me

"Rhode Island's It For Me" is the regional anthem of the U.S. state of Rhode Island. It was officially adopted as the state song in 1996, replacing "Rhode Island" by T. Clarke Browne, which became the official state march.

The lyrics were written by Charlie Hall, the music was written by Maria Day, and the piece was arranged by Kathryn Chester. Hall, a comedian, was known for poking fun at Rhode Island in the songs composed for the comedy troupes of "Charlie Hall's Ocean State Follies". Asked at some point after 1992 if he could write something good about the state, Hall penned "Rhode Island's It for Me".

The narrator describes falling in love with and finding a home in Rhode Island, despite having visited every other U.S. state. Much of the song uses ocean imagery, and references to Rhode Island's historic neighborhoods, landmarks, and leaders, including College Hill, the Jewelry District, the State House, and Roger Williams.

I’ve been to every state we have

and I think that I'm inclined to say

that Rhody stole my heart

You can keep the forty nine.

Herring gulls that dot the sky,

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