Arkansas State Song

"Oh, Arkansas"

Written by Terry Rose, Gary Klaff

Adopted in 1987.

"Oh, Arkansas" was declared an Official State Song of Arkansas in 1987's House Concurrent Resolution No. 1003.

Arkansas State Song: "Oh, Arkansas

"Oh, Arkansas"

It's the spirit of the mountains and the spirit of the Delta,
It's the spirit of the Capitol dome.
It's the spirit of the river and the spirit of the lakes,
It's the spirit that's in each and every home.
It's the spirit of the people and the spirit of the land,
It's the spirit of tomorrow and today.

Chorus
Oh Arkansas, oh Arkansas, Arkansas USA.
It's the spirit of friendship, it's the spirit of hope.
It's the Razorbacks every game they play.
Oh Arkansas, oh Arkansas, Arkansas USA.

It's the spirit of the forest, it's the spirit of the eagle.
It's the spirit of the country that we love.
It's the spirit of pride that we all feel deep inside,
It's the spirit that shines from above.
It's the spirit of our fathers, it's the spirit of our kids,
It's the spirit of the music that we play.

Oh Arkansas, Oh Arkansas, Oh Arkansas USA.
Oh Arkansas, Oh Arkansas, Oh Arkansas USA.
Oh Arkansas, Oh Arkansas, Oh Arkansas USA.

Origin of Song: "Oh, Arkansas"

"Oh, Arkansas" by Terry Rose and Gary Klaff is one of the official state songs of Arkansas. It was written in 1986 for the state's 150th anniversary celebration, and was named an official "state song" by the Arkansas General Assembly in 1987. "Oh, Arkansas" was declared an Official State Song of Arkansas in 1987 by House Concurrent Resolution No. 1003.