C Instrument - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1381063 Composed by Francis Scott Key. Arranged by John Fries. Christian,Historic,Patriotic,Standards. Lead Sheet / Fake Book. 1 pages. John Fries #965782. Published by John Fries (A0.1381063). TYPE JOHN FRIES IN THE SEARCH BAR TO SEE ALL I HAVE TO OFFER. Thanks, John. My Country, 'Tis of Thee, also known as simply America, is an American patriotic song, the lyrics of which were written by Samuel Francis Smith. The song served as one of the de facto national anthems of the United States (along with songs like Hail, Columbia) before the adoption of The Star-Spangled Banner as the official U.S. national anthem in 1931. The melody used is adopted from the national anthem of the United Kingdom, God Save the King.