Utah, This is the Place
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Utah, This is the Place is the state song of Utah
. It was written in 1996 by Sam and Gary Francis for Utah's centennial celebrations. It replaced Utah, We Love Thee
as the state song in 2003 after 4th grade students at Cook Elementary wanted a "More modern state song". They talked to their local representative, Dana Love (R-Syracuse) and she drafted up a bill that passed with the legislators on 2003-02-28, and was signed by then Utah Governor Michael O. Leavitt on 2003-03-15. The previous song, Utah, We Love Thee became the State Hymn.
This song was placed in the public domain by the composers when it was made the state song of Utah. However, the composer did not make an arrangement available to the public without charge.There is currently no written score that is available without purchasing from the composer. To many Utahns, Utah, We Love Thee
is still the defacto state song, regardless of the 2003 legislation.
Utah! What a great place to be.
Blessed from Heaven above.
It's the land that we love.
This is the place!
Utah! With its mountains and valleys.
Utah! With its canyons and streams.
You can go anywhere.
But there's none that compare.
This is the place!
It was Brigham Young who led the pioneers across the plains.
They suffered with the trials they had to face.
With faith they kept on going till they reached the Great Salt Lake
Here they heard the words..."THIS IS THE PLACE!"
Utah! With its focus on family,
Utah! Helps each child to succeed.
People care how they live.
Each has so much to give.
This is the place!
Utah! Getting bigger and better.
Utah! Always leading the way.
New technology's here...
Growing faster each year.
This is the place!
There is beauty in the snow-capped mountains, in the lakes and streams.
There are valleys filled with farms and orchards too.
The spirit of its people shows in everything they do.
Utah is the place where dreams come true.
Utah! With its pioneer spirit.
Utah! What a great legacy!
Blessed from Heaven above.
It's the land that we love.
This is the place
Utah! Utah! Utah!
THIS IS THE PLACE!
"Utah,we love thee"
Utah
Utah is a state in the Western United States. It was the 45th state to join the Union, on January 4, 1896. Approximately 80% of Utah's 2,763,885 people live along the Wasatch Front, centering on Salt Lake City. This leaves vast expanses of the state nearly uninhabited, making the population the...
. It was written in 1996 by Sam and Gary Francis for Utah's centennial celebrations. It replaced Utah, We Love Thee
Utah, We Love Thee
"Utah We Love Thee" is the official state hymn of Utah. The song was written by Utah resident Evan Stephens in 1895. It was performed at celebrations held in 1896 when Utah become the 45th state. Evan Stephens was the Mormon Tabernacle Choir conductor from 1890 to 1916. The Utah State legislature...
as the state song in 2003 after 4th grade students at Cook Elementary wanted a "More modern state song". They talked to their local representative, Dana Love (R-Syracuse) and she drafted up a bill that passed with the legislators on 2003-02-28, and was signed by then Utah Governor Michael O. Leavitt on 2003-03-15. The previous song, Utah, We Love Thee became the State Hymn.
This song was placed in the public domain by the composers when it was made the state song of Utah. However, the composer did not make an arrangement available to the public without charge.There is currently no written score that is available without purchasing from the composer. To many Utahns, Utah, We Love Thee
Utah, We Love Thee
"Utah We Love Thee" is the official state hymn of Utah. The song was written by Utah resident Evan Stephens in 1895. It was performed at celebrations held in 1896 when Utah become the 45th state. Evan Stephens was the Mormon Tabernacle Choir conductor from 1890 to 1916. The Utah State legislature...
is still the defacto state song, regardless of the 2003 legislation.
Lyrics
Utah! People working togetherUtah! What a great place to be.
Blessed from Heaven above.
It's the land that we love.
This is the place!
Utah! With its mountains and valleys.
Utah! With its canyons and streams.
You can go anywhere.
But there's none that compare.
This is the place!
It was Brigham Young who led the pioneers across the plains.
They suffered with the trials they had to face.
With faith they kept on going till they reached the Great Salt Lake
Here they heard the words..."THIS IS THE PLACE!"
Utah! With its focus on family,
Utah! Helps each child to succeed.
People care how they live.
Each has so much to give.
This is the place!
Utah! Getting bigger and better.
Utah! Always leading the way.
New technology's here...
Growing faster each year.
This is the place!
There is beauty in the snow-capped mountains, in the lakes and streams.
There are valleys filled with farms and orchards too.
The spirit of its people shows in everything they do.
Utah is the place where dreams come true.
Utah! With its pioneer spirit.
Utah! What a great legacy!
Blessed from Heaven above.
It's the land that we love.
This is the place
Utah! Utah! Utah!
THIS IS THE PLACE!
"Utah,we love thee"
See also
- Mormon handcart pioneersMormon handcart pioneersThe Mormon handcart pioneers were participants in the migration of members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to Salt Lake City, Utah, who used handcarts to transport their belongings...
- Mormon pioneers
- Mormon TrailMormon TrailThe Mormon Trail or Mormon Pioneer Trail is the 1,300 mile route that members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints traveled from 1846 to 1868...
- Pioneer Day (Utah)
- This Is The Place Heritage ParkThis Is The Place Heritage ParkThe This Is the Place Heritage Park is located on the east side of Salt Lake City, Utah, USA at the foot of the Wasatch Range and near the mouth of Emigration Canyon.-History:...
- This Is The Place MonumentThis Is The Place Monument"This Is The Place" redirects here. For the song by Red Hot Chili Peppers, see By the WayThe This Is The Place Monument is a historical monument at the This Is The Place Heritage Park, located on the east side of Salt Lake City, Utah, at the mouth of Emigration Canyon...
External links
- Official Bill to change the state song, House bill 223 from the 2003 General Legislative Session
- Side by side comparison of Utah, We Love Thee and Utah, This is the Place.
- Utah, This is the Place MP3 file at classroomclassics.com.