Sweet Virginia Breeze
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Because they must’ve been thinking’ bout me…
when they planted that very first dogwood tree.
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Now we tell the story of their plight…
In Virginia, their legacy shines bright
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Colonists came, hoping to thrive…From Jamestown, they kept the dream alive
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Thomas Jefferson, with ideas so grand…
Drafted our rights, for this great land
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From the coastal plains, courage in our hearts…
Building up Virginia, every day a new start
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Woke up this morning, the breeze blowin’ cross my face.
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From humble roots a nation took it’s flight…
Jamestown’s story forever in the light
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Sugar and salt and spice in market square…
Barter here, barter there, commerce everywhere
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Revolution in VA…
Patriots all save the day
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He started as surveyor across Virginia’s land…
But when the revolution came he lent a helping hand
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Take me out to the country.
It feels mighty good out there…
When I get back to the city of the monuments.
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They had a dream…
they were born to explore
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Trade your goods, share your fare…
Barter system everywhere
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Yorktown - victory…
Virginia’s role in history.
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To start our new government we didn’t want a king…
But Washington as president was the right thing
Wakes me up in the mornin’
Rocks me to sleep at night….
I’ve got a red bird singin’ on my window sill.
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In the shadows of the forest,
They worked from day to night
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In the market loud and clear…
Bring them here.
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Battle of Petersburg, where they stood tall…
For independence, they gave their all
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George Mason wrote the Declaration of Rights…
giving us protection through the day and night.
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Well… sittin’ on my back porch
I’m just waiting ‘til the sun comes up.
Sweet Sweet Virginia Breeze
blowing ripples cross my coffee cup.
Because they must’ve been thinking bout me
when they planted that very first dogwood tree…. (What comes next?)
’Cause when that breeze comes blowin through the trees.
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Through trade and collaboration…
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Neighbors meet in market square…Exchanging goods with care
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Battle of Great Bridge, they held their ground
Patriots triumphant, victory’s cheer they found
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Mason did his writing in his home in Gunston Hall…
Creating a democracy that he hoped wouldn’t fall