Ohio Code § 5.09
Ohio Code § 5.09. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 5.09.
The song, “Beautiful Ohio,” is hereby adopted as the official song of the state, the
lyric being written by Ballard MacDonald, with special lyrics by Wilbert B. McBride,
and the music being composed by Mary Earl. The special lyrics are as follows: I sailed away; Wandered afar; Crossed the mighty restless sea; Looked for where I ought to be. Cities so grand, mountains above, Led to this land I love. Chorus Beautiful Ohio, where the golden grain Dwarf the lovely flowers in the summer rain. Cities rising high, silhouette the sky. Freedom is supreme in this majestic land; Mighty factories seem to hum a tune, so grand. Beautiful Ohio, thy wonders are in view, Land where my dreams all come true!
Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 5.09
- Jurisdiction: Ohio
- Code: Ohio Revised Code
- Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)
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