Oh, Virginia

Oh, Virginia|I was born and raised up in your arms|Oh, Virginia|You fed me from you valleys, streams and farms|You kept me warm and dry, now it's my time to try|To protect and keep you from the coming storm|Oh , Virginia|My roots are firmly planted in your ground|Oh, Virginia|There are stones that bear my name all around|Whatever lies in store|Like my fathers all before|When heaven calls in you they'll lay me down|I will stand beside you right or wrong|Till every ounce of strength in me is gone|Such an awesome task entrusted to one man|I'll do my best, the rest is in God's hands||Oh, Virginia|You'll never be the same when this is done|Oh, Virginia|You'll be grieving for the loss of your dear sons|But 100 years from now, with the good Lord's help somehow|I pray this divided country will be one|Oh, Virginia