Hail Columbia was composed in 1789 by Philip Phile, with lyrics by Joseph Hopkinson. It served as an early national song of the United States before “The Star-Spangled Banner.” This is my recording of the piece. Details: – Song: Hail Columbia – Composer: Philip Phile – Lyricist: Joseph Hopkinson – Year: 1789 – Performance by Jason Paul with acoustic guitar – Key of D, chords liberally adapted
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Hail Columbia
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Hail Columbia [1789] – Philip Phile, Joseph Hopkinson | Jason Paul
December 3, 2025
Lyrics and chords
Verse 1
DHail, Columbia! Dhappy land!
DHail, ye heroes, heDaven born band!
Who foughDt and bled in freA7edom's caDuse,
Who fought and bled in freedA7om's cDause.
And whAen the storm of waE7r is goAne,
EnjAoy the peace your vaA7lor won;
Let inB7dependence Embe your boast,
AEver miDndful wAhat it cost;
A7Ever grateful fDor the prize,
DLet its alA7tar Dreach the skies.
Chorus
FDirm, united, lA7et us Dbe,
DRallying round our libA7ertDy.
G/BAs a Gband of Embrothers jDoined,
PeDace and saEmfety wDe shall find.
Verse 2
DSound, sound the Dtrump of fDame
DLet Washington's great nDame
RiDng through the world with loA7ud apDplause,,
RDing through the world with lA7oud applauDse,
Let ev'Ary clime to freedE7om deAar,
LisAten with a joyfA7ul ear,
With eB7qual skill, with GodEm-like pow'r
AHe governs iDn the fAearful hour
A7Of horrid war, Dor guides with ease
The hDappier tA7ime of hDonest peDace.
Chorus
FDirm, united, lA7et us Dbe,
DRallying round our libA7ertDy.
G/BAs a Gband of Embrothers jDoined,
PeDace and saEmfety wDe shall find.