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Music abstract; musical notes and treble clef symbol. Photo by Adrien Sifre/Flickr (Use Permitted with Attribution/No Derivative Works).
Official State Songs of Oklahoma
In addition to recognizing an official folk dance and two musical instruments (fiddle and drum) as state symbols, Oklahoma has adopted seven songs to represent The Sooner State:
Children's song: "Oklahoma, My Native Land" by Martha Kemm Barrett
Country western song: "Faded Love" by John Wills and Bob Wills
Folk song: "Oklahoma Hills" by Woody Guthrie and Jack Guthrie
Gospel song: "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" by Wallis Willis
Rock song: "Do You Realize??" by the Flaming Lips
Song and anthem: "Oklahoma!" by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein
Waltz: "Oklahoma Wind" by Dr. Dale J. Smith
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