Georgia · The Peach State · By Ismail Farooq, founder · Updated
Georgia state song: the official anthem's story, and a new song to hear
Georgia's official state song is “Georgia on My Mind”, adopted in 1979. Below is the story of that song, the state's symbols, and “Peach State Soul”: a brand-new anthem SongUp AI wrote and sang for Georgia, with its full lyrics.
An original song for Georgia
Slow-burning Southern soul, warm Rhodes piano, horns, a deep groove and a powerful gospel-soul lead with a rising chorus
“Peach State Soul” lyrics
Original words by SongUp AI, 2026. Male vocal · Slow-burning Southern soul.
Verse 1
Spanish moss in Savannah hanging low on the squares
Peaches sweet in Fort Valley, the summer thick in the air
Atlanta lights are rising where the whole South comes to play
Georgia, you're a song I never quite know how to say
Chorus
Peach State soul, from the mountains to the sea
Brown thrasher in the Cherokee rose singing back to me
Wisdom, justice, moderation, carved into the stone
Georgia, every mile of you feels just like coming home
Verse 2
The Blue Ridge turns to purple when the evening settles in
Tybee waves roll in like they've always been
Macon gave the world a sound, Athens gave it more
And the Okefenokee holds the secrets at its core
Chorus
Peach State soul, from the mountains to the sea
Brown thrasher in the Cherokee rose singing back to me
Wisdom, justice, moderation, carved into the stone
Georgia, every mile of you feels just like coming home
Bridge
From Augusta's April roses to the lights of Peachtree Street
Georgia, you're the rhythm underneath my feet
Chorus
Peach State soul, from the mountains to the sea
Brown thrasher in the Cherokee rose singing back to me
Wisdom, justice, moderation, carved into the stone
Georgia, every mile of you feels just like coming home
About “Peach State Soul”
Georgia's anthem is slow Southern soul with horns and Rhodes piano, a nod to the Macon and Augusta soul tradition. It moves from Savannah's squares and Tybee Island to Atlanta, the Blue Ridge and the Okefenokee Swamp.
The chorus lists the three words of the state motto and names the brown thrasher (state bird) and Cherokee rose (state flower). Georgia's official song has been "Georgia on My Mind" since 1979.
Places and symbols in the song
- Savannah
- Atlanta
- the Blue Ridge
- Georgia peaches
- Tybee Island
- Brown thrasher
- Cherokee rose
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 Georgia
- Title
- “Georgia on My Mind”
- Written by
- words by Stuart Gorrell, music by Hoagy Carmichael
- Status
- adopted in 1979
Written in 1930, the song became official after Albany-born Ray Charles sang it to the Georgia legislature in 1979.
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.
Georgia at a glance
- Nickname
- The Peach State
- Capital
- Atlanta
- Largest city
- Atlanta
- Statehood
- January 2, 1788 (4th state)
- Motto
- Wisdom, Justice, Moderation
- State bird
- Brown thrasher
- State flower
- Cherokee rose
- Official state song
- "Georgia on My Mind" (in 1979)
Questions about Georgia's state song
What is the official state song of Georgia?
The official state song of Georgia is "Georgia on My Mind", words by Stuart Gorrell, music by Hoagy Carmichael, adopted in 1979. Written in 1930, the song became official after Albany-born Ray Charles sang it to the Georgia legislature in 1979.
Is "Peach State Soul" the official state song of Georgia?
No. "Peach State Soul" is an original song written and sung by SongUp AI in 2026 as a new anthem for Georgia. The official state song is "Georgia on My Mind", adopted in 1979. The official lyrics are not reproduced here; this page is about the facts of that song and about our own.
What is "Peach State Soul" about?
Georgia's anthem is slow Southern soul with horns and Rhodes piano, a nod to the Macon and Augusta soul tradition. It moves from Savannah's squares and Tybee Island to Atlanta, the Blue Ridge and the Okefenokee Swamp. It names Savannah, Atlanta, the Blue Ridge, Georgia peaches and Tybee Island, with the state bird (brown thrasher) and state flower (cherokee rose) in the lyrics.
Who wrote "Georgia on My Mind" and when was it adopted?
"Georgia on My Mind" is credited to words by Stuart Gorrell, music by Hoagy Carmichael; it was adopted in 1979. Written in 1930, the song became official after Albany-born Ray Charles sang it to the Georgia legislature in 1979.
What are Georgia's state symbols?
Georgia is nicknamed The Peach State. Its capital is Atlanta and its largest city is Atlanta. It joined the Union on January 2, 1788 (4th state). The state motto is "Wisdom, Justice, Moderation", the state bird is the brown thrasher and the state flower is the cherokee rose.
Can I play or share "Peach State Soul"?
Yes. Listen here as often as you like and share the page link. For a song of your own about Georgia, 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 Georgia?
Open the Create page, describe the song (for example "an upbeat country song about growing up in Atlanta, GA") 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.