God Bless America

“God Bless America” is an American patriotic song written by Irving Berlin in 1918 and later sung by Kate Smith (becoming her signature song). “God Bless America” takes the form of a prayer (intro lyrics “as we raise our voices, in a solemn prayer”) for God’s blessing and peace for the nation (“…stand beside her and guide her through the night…”).

Features traditional as well as an upbeat jazzy sections.

The Video below features the arranger playing all 4 parts as an audio and video overdub.