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Text:O Canada
Author (verse 1):Robert Stanley Weir, 1856-1926
Author (verse 2):Albert C. Watson, 1859-1926
Tune:O CANADA
Arranger:Frederick C. Silvester, 1901 - 1966
Composer (Melody):Calixa Lavallee, 1842 - 1891

596. O Canada

Text Information
First Line: O Canada! our home and native land!
Title: O Canada
Author (verse 1): Robert Stanley Weir, 1856-1926
Author (verse 2): Albert C. Watson, 1859-1926
Meter: 10 10 8 6 8 6 8 10 10
Language: English
Publication Date: 1972
Topic: Times and Occasions: The Nation
Notes: Verse 1 is the National Anthem of Canada
Tune Information
Name: O CANADA
Composer (Melody): Calixa Lavallee, 1842 - 1891
Arranger: Frederick C. Silvester, 1901 - 1966
Meter: 10 10 8 6 8 6 8 10 10
Key: Eā™­ Major



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