The words of the National Anthem are as follows: On official occasions, only the first verse is usually sung. The words used today are those sung in 1745, substituting 'Queen' for 'King' where appropriate. Additional verses have been added down the years, but these are rarely used. There is no authorised version of the National Anthem as the words are a matter of tradition. The words and tune are anonymous, and may date back to the seventeenth century. 'God Save The King' was a patriotic song first publicly performed in London in 1745, which came to be known as the National Anthem at the beginning of the nineteenth century. The British National Anthem - ‘God Save The King' - dates back to the eighteenth century. Digital Download available for only £4.99 About This Work
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