- This is the official state anthem of Florida. For the official state song of Florida, see "Old Folks at Home".
State Song of Florida - Florida (Where the Sawgrass Meets the Sky)
"Florida, Where the Sawgrass Meets the Sky", written and composed by Jan Hinton, was officially adopted as the Floridan state anthem in 2008. It was originally intended to replace the state's official song "Old Folks at Home" but instead had its lyrics revised in 2008. "Florida, Where the Sawgrass Meets the Sky" was selected as the winning candidate as Florida's state anthem.
Lyrics[]
Florida, where the sawgrass meets the sky,
Florida, where our hearts will ever lie,
Sitting proud in the ocean like a sentinel true,
Always shielding your own, yet giving welcome.
Florida, land of flowers, land of light.
Florida, where our dreams can all take flight.
Whether youth's vibrant morning or the twilight of years,
There are treasures for all who venture here in Florida.
Mockingbirds cry and 'gators lie out in the sun,
Bridges span southward to the Keys and rockets skyward run,
The orange blossoms' sweet perfume and fireworks fill the air,
And cultures rich our native people share.
Florida, where the sawgrass meets the sky,
Florida, where our hearts will ever lie,
Sitting proud in the ocean like a sentinel true,
Always shielding your own, yet giving welcome.
Florida, land of flowers, land of light.
Florida, where our dreams can all take flight.
Whether youth's vibrant morning or the twilight of years,
There are treasures for all who venture here in Florida, Florida.[1]