C Instrument - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1381059 Composed by Al Jacobs and Don Raye. Arranged by John Fries. 20th Century,Christian,Historic,Patriotic. Lead Sheet / Fake Book. 1 pages. John Fries #965778. Published by John Fries (A0.1381059). TYPE JOHN FRIES IN THE SEARCH BAR TO SEE ALL I HAVE TO OFFER. Thank you, John. This Is My Country is an American patriotic song composed in 1940. The lyrics are by Don Raye and the music is by Al Jacobs. Fred Waring and His Pennsylvanians were the first to record the song, in 1942. The song has played at the end of Walt Disney World and Disneyland fireworks shows.