Rhode Island’s official state song is a little tune written in 1996 by Charlie Hall and Maria Day called “Rhode Island, It’s for Me.” I’ve never heard it. Charlie’s song replaced “Rhode Island,” a march by T. Clarke Browne, which is now the official state march. I’ve never heard that one, either.

Here’s a song I have heard that’s about Rhode Island. It’s called “Rhode Island is Famous for You,” and it’s from a 1948 musical revue called “Inside U.S.A.” This version was recorded in 1960 by the jazz singer Blossom Dearie.

Actually, the song’s really sort of a veiled insult, since it seems to imply some individual person is all Rhode Island has going for it. This YouTube version has the lyrics (more or less), so you can follow along and decide for yourself: