I've written about Arizona's Centennial Celebration before. But today is our Official Centennial Birthday and so I thought I would share our official state song. I couldn't find a video of Rex performing the song so I'm afraid the lyrics will have to do. I love my home state, Happy Birthday and Happy Valentines Day Arizona! Here's to 100 more!
"I Love You Arizona" words and music by Rex Allen Jr.
I love you, Arizona;
Your mountains, deserts and streams;
The rise of Dos Cabezas
And the outlaws I see in my dreams;
I love you Arizona,
Superstitions and all;
The warmth you give at sunrise;
Your sunsets put music in us all.
Oo, Arizona;
You're the magic in me;
Oo, Arizona,
You're the life-blood of me;
I love you Arizona;
Desert dust on the wind;
The sage and cactus are blooming,
And the smell of the rain on your skin.
Oo, Arizona;
You're the magic in me;
Oo, Arizona,
You're the life-blood of me.
Copyright 1981 by Boxer Music Used with permission.
Photo Copyright Michael Stoklos Used with permission.
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