The more I read the papers, The less I comprehend The world and all its capers And how it all will end Nothing seems to be lasting But that isn't our affair We have something permanent I mean in the way we care Of thee I sing, baby Summer, autumn, winter, spring, baby You're my silver lining You're my sky of blue There's a lovelight shining Just because of you Of thee I sing, baby You have got that certain thing, baby Shining star and inspiration Worthy of a mighty nation Of thee I sing