Montana is the state song of the state of Montana. It was written by Charles Cohan and composed by Joseph E. Howard and was adopted as the state song on February 20, 1945.
Lyrics
Tell me of that Treasure State
Story always new,
Tell of its beauties grand
And its hearts so true.
Mountains of sunset fire
The land I love the best
Let me grasp the hand of one
From out the golden West
Montana, Montana, Glory of the West
Of all the states from coast to coast, You're easily the best
Montana, Montana, Where skies are always blue
Montana, Montana I love you!
Each country has its flow'r;
Each one plays a part,
Each bloom brings a longing hope
To some lonely heart.
Bitterroot to me is dear
Growing in my land
Sing then that glorious air
The one I understand.
Montana, Montana, Glory of the West
Of all the states from coast to coast, You're easily the best
Montana, Montana, Where skies are always blue
Montana, Montana I love you!
External links
Song history by Travel Montana (http://www.montanakids.com/db_engine/presentations/presentation.asp?pid=300&sub=Symbols+of+Montana)
Montana's first seal had a buffalo where the trees are now, and the falls and river were different, but it was very close to this one.
Montana is one of the few states to have a state song AND a state ballad.
Montana is a word derived from the Spanish word meaning "mountainous." Montana is also known as "Big Sky Country," or its official nickname "Treasure State" which originated with the mining that occurred in the state.
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