Here We Have Idaho
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Here We Have Idaho is the official state song of Idaho
. The music for the Idaho state song, composed by Sallie Hume Douglas, was copyrighted on 4 November 1915, under the title "Garden of Paradise."
In 1917, McKinley Helm, a student at the University of Idaho
, wrote the verse which became the chorus of the Idaho State song, and Alice Bessee set the words to the music by Sallie Hume Douglas. The song was popular then, and Bessee had no idea of its origin.
This song won the annual university prize for that year, and eventually became the university's alma mater
. Albert J. Tompkins, Director of Music in the Boise Public Schools
, wrote a set of verses for the song. In 1931, the Idaho Legislature
designated "Here We Have Idaho," previously known at the University of Idaho as "Our Idaho," as the Idaho state song.
It's beautiful valleys and hills,
The majestic forests where nature abounds,
We love every nook and rill.
Chorus
And here we have Idaho
Winning her way to fame.
Silver and gold in the sunlight blaze,
and romance lies in her name.
Singing, we're singing of you,
Ah, proudly too,
All our lives through, we'll go
Singing, singing of you,
Singing of Idaho.
There's truly one state in this great land of ours
Where ideals can be realized.
The pioneers made it so for you and me,
A legacy we'll always prize.
Chorus
Repeat Chorus
Idaho
Idaho is a state in the Rocky Mountain area of the United States. The state's largest city and capital is Boise. Residents are called "Idahoans". Idaho was admitted to the Union on July 3, 1890, as the 43rd state....
. The music for the Idaho state song, composed by Sallie Hume Douglas, was copyrighted on 4 November 1915, under the title "Garden of Paradise."
In 1917, McKinley Helm, a student at the University of Idaho
University of Idaho
The University of Idaho is the State of Idaho's flagship and oldest public university, located in the rural city of Moscow in Latah County in the northern portion of the state...
, wrote the verse which became the chorus of the Idaho State song, and Alice Bessee set the words to the music by Sallie Hume Douglas. The song was popular then, and Bessee had no idea of its origin.
This song won the annual university prize for that year, and eventually became the university's alma mater
Alma Mater (song)
The alma mater is the generic title given to the official song or anthem of a school, college, or university.The official song may be referred to as the alma mater of the school, college or university, and it may be understood by those who know, which song is referred to.A frequently used tune for...
. Albert J. Tompkins, Director of Music in the Boise Public Schools
Boise School District
Boise School District is a comprehensive public school district in Boise, Idaho, U.S.A. The district is officially known as the Independent School District of Boise City, Idaho...
, wrote a set of verses for the song. In 1931, the Idaho Legislature
Idaho Legislature
The Idaho Legislature is the state legislature of the U.S. state of Idaho. It consists of the upper Idaho Senate and the lower Idaho House of Representatives. The Idaho Senate contains 35 Senators, who are elected from 35 districts...
designated "Here We Have Idaho," previously known at the University of Idaho as "Our Idaho," as the Idaho state song.
Lyrics
You've heard of the wonders our land does possess,It's beautiful valleys and hills,
The majestic forests where nature abounds,
We love every nook and rill.
Chorus
And here we have Idaho
Winning her way to fame.
Silver and gold in the sunlight blaze,
and romance lies in her name.
Singing, we're singing of you,
Ah, proudly too,
All our lives through, we'll go
Singing, singing of you,
Singing of Idaho.
There's truly one state in this great land of ours
Where ideals can be realized.
The pioneers made it so for you and me,
A legacy we'll always prize.
Chorus
Repeat Chorus