Quiz: Can You Name the Patriotic Song From One Lyric in Time for July Fourth?

America turns 250, and there’s no better time than to sit back and listen to the most patriotic songs ever to be released. Just how well do you remember each of the tracks? We’re going to give you one lyric, and let’s see if you can name the correct song!

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How did you do? Make sure you share the quiz with friends to put their music knowledge to the test, and then have the tracks playing in the background while you prepare to go out and celebrate Fourth of July.

Best Patriotic Songs to Celebrate 250 Years

What are the best songs to sing this July 4? There are so many excellent tracks, and it can be difficult to pick, so we’ve got a list covering multiple different genres.

Of course, “America the Beautiful” is a must. Ray Charles brought goosebumps to this soulful classic, and it has to be the track you put on first. If you want to continue with the timeless and traditional classics, then make sure “God Bless the U.S.A.” by Lee Greenwood and “The Stars and Stripes Forever” by John Philip Sousa are next. We also can’t overlook “This Land Is Your Land” by Woody Guthrie.

What about if you want some country hits to mark the occasion? “Independence Day” is Martina McBride’s powerful and dramatic ballad. We are definitely not going to forget about Johnny Cash’s “Ragged Old Flag,” which is a beautiful tribute to the resilience of the nation.

Prefer a little pop and rock in your day? Miley Cyrus is there for all the pop girlies who want to “Party in the U.S.A.” It’s a sing-along track that is sure to get the younger crowd dancing. Then you can switch to “Born in the U.S.A.” by Bruce Springsteen to bring a rock staple for the older generations.

“Firework” doesn’t initially sound like it’s a patriotic song, and it’s not. This is just a great one to add onto the end of a fireworks show. Not only does it connect to the event, but it is catchy and easy for all to dance to. And if you really want to, then end in style; Whitney Houston’s “The Star-Spangled Banner” is arguably the best performance of the National Anthem.

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