Carol Boyd Leon

 Available as sheet music 

Lyrics:

Maryland, O Proud Maryland; 
It’s where freedom’s banner will always prevail. 
Skipjacks sail the sparkling blue surf 
And wildflowers dot the cool woodland trail. 

Eagles and herons, Baltimore Orioles 
Quietly glide by. 
Diamondbacks at home by the Chesapeake, 
While cities gleam ‘neath a bright azure sky. 

Maryland, my Maryland, 
Ever true will I be. 
I sing with pride of the Old Line State, 
Always home to me. 

Maryland, O Proud Maryland; 
It’s where nature’s palette adorns every knoll. 
From the Blue Ridge to sandy shores 
Are woven the scenes that speak to my soul. 

Bright Black-eyed Susans grace the countryside, 
Nodding by my knee. 
Tow’ring White Oaks that spread out a canopy 
Atop the land of our long history. 

Maryland, my Maryland, 
Ever true will I be. 
I sing with pride of the Old Line State, 
Always home to me. 
Maryland, proud Maryland, 
Always home to me. 

Music & lyrics © 2008 by Carol Boyd Leon (ASCAP) 
All rights reserved. 
Albert Ganter, vocals; Sarah Brett England, piano