Delaware · The First State · By Ismail Farooq, founder · Updated
Delaware state song: the official anthem's story, and a new song to hear
Delaware's official state song is “Our Delaware”, adopted in 1925. Below is the story of that song, the state's symbols, and “First State Shoreline”: a brand-new anthem SongUp AI wrote and sang for Delaware, with its full lyrics.
An original song for Delaware
Breezy coastal pop with acoustic guitar, ukulele, light percussion and a bright, hopeful chorus
“First State Shoreline” lyrics
Original words by SongUp AI, 2026. Female vocal · Breezy coastal pop with acoustic guitar.
Verse 1
Boardwalk lights at Rehoboth, the ocean rolling in
Peach trees down in Sussex blooming pink against the wind
Three small counties, one big heart, a bay of silver blue
Delaware, the first to sign, the first to say I do
Chorus
First State shoreline, where the Blue Hen crows at dawn
Liberty and independence, that's the ground we're standing on
From Wilmington to Dover to the dunes at Cape Henlopen
Delaware, you keep your doors and your horizons open
Verse 2
The Brandywine goes tumbling past the old mill walls of stone
Where a Christmas night in '76 the fight was carried on
Dover Green in autumn, the capitol bells ring
Small enough to know you, big enough to sing
Chorus
First State shoreline, where the Blue Hen crows at dawn
Liberty and independence, that's the ground we're standing on
From Wilmington to Dover to the dunes at Cape Henlopen
Delaware, you keep your doors and your horizons open
Bridge
Nineteen hours after the vote, the nation had begun
Delaware, you'll always be the first one
Chorus
First State shoreline, where the Blue Hen crows at dawn
Liberty and independence, that's the ground we're standing on
From Wilmington to Dover to the dunes at Cape Henlopen
Delaware, you keep your doors and your horizons open
About “First State Shoreline”
A light coastal pop song for the First State, from the Rehoboth boardwalk and Cape Henlopen dunes to the Brandywine valley and Dover Green. The chorus takes the state motto, "Liberty and Independence", word for word.
The Delaware Blue Hen is the state bird and the peach blossom the state flower. Delaware ratified the Constitution first, on December 7, 1787. The official song is "Our Delaware", adopted in 1925.
Places and symbols in the song
- Rehoboth Beach
- the Delaware Bay
- Dover
- Wilmington
- the Brandywine
- Delaware Blue Hen
- Peach blossom
SongUp AI composed and sang this song from the lyrics above and the style line under the title, the same way it makes songs for its users. It is not the official state song and it is not a cover.
The official state song of Delaware
- Title
- “Our Delaware”
- Written by
- words by George B. Hynson (with a fourth verse by Donn Devine), music by Will M. S. Brown
- Status
- adopted in 1925
The three original verses praise the three counties, New Castle, Kent and Sussex; a fourth verse about the state as a whole was added in 1959.
Many official state songs are still in copyright, so their lyrics are not printed here. The state's own website or legislature publishes the official text.
Delaware at a glance
- Nickname
- The First State
- Capital
- Dover
- Largest city
- Wilmington
- Statehood
- December 7, 1787 (1st state)
- Motto
- Liberty and Independence
- State bird
- Delaware Blue Hen
- State flower
- Peach blossom
- Official state song
- "Our Delaware" (in 1925)
Questions about Delaware's state song
What is the official state song of Delaware?
The official state song of Delaware is "Our Delaware", words by George B. Hynson (with a fourth verse by Donn Devine), music by Will M. S. Brown, adopted in 1925. The three original verses praise the three counties, New Castle, Kent and Sussex; a fourth verse about the state as a whole was added in 1959.
Is "First State Shoreline" the official state song of Delaware?
No. "First State Shoreline" is an original song written and sung by SongUp AI in 2026 as a new anthem for Delaware. The official state song is "Our Delaware", adopted in 1925. The official lyrics are not reproduced here; this page is about the facts of that song and about our own.
What is "First State Shoreline" about?
A light coastal pop song for the First State, from the Rehoboth boardwalk and Cape Henlopen dunes to the Brandywine valley and Dover Green. The chorus takes the state motto, "Liberty and Independence", word for word. It names Rehoboth Beach, the Delaware Bay, Dover, Wilmington and the Brandywine, with the state bird (delaware blue hen) and state flower (peach blossom) in the lyrics.
Who wrote "Our Delaware" and when was it adopted?
"Our Delaware" is credited to words by George B. Hynson (with a fourth verse by Donn Devine), music by Will M. S. Brown; it was adopted in 1925. The three original verses praise the three counties, New Castle, Kent and Sussex; a fourth verse about the state as a whole was added in 1959.
What are Delaware's state symbols?
Delaware is nicknamed The First State. Its capital is Dover and its largest city is Wilmington. It joined the Union on December 7, 1787 (1st state). The state motto is "Liberty and Independence", the state bird is the delaware blue hen and the state flower is the peach blossom.
Can I play or share "First State Shoreline"?
Yes. Listen here as often as you like and share the page link. For a song of your own about Delaware, your town, your school or your family, with the names and places you choose, describe it on the Create page: a free account hears a 30-second preview of its own lyrics sung, and a full song comes with a Pro plan.
How do I make my own song about Delaware?
Open the Create page, describe the song (for example "an upbeat country song about growing up in Wilmington, DE") or paste your own lyrics, pick a voice, and SongUp AI writes, sings and mixes it in a few minutes. Every song comes with a lyric video, stems and a gift page.