Maine · The Pine Tree State · By Ismail Farooq, founder · Updated
Maine state song: the official anthem's story, and a new song to hear
Maine's official state song is “State of Maine Song”, adopted in 1937. Below is the story of that song, the state's symbols, and “Pine Tree Shore”: a brand-new anthem SongUp AI wrote and sang for Maine, with its full lyrics.
An original song for Maine
Sea-salted New England folk with acoustic guitar, fiddle, concertina, driving rhythm and a hearty chorus
“Pine Tree Shore” lyrics
Original words by SongUp AI, 2026. Male vocal · Sea-salted New England folk with acoustic guitar.
Verse 1
First light in the nation falls on Cadillac Mountain stone
Lobster boats out of Stonington are heading out alone
Lighthouses on the granite where the cold Atlantic roars
Maine, you're the rugged quiet of a thousand rocky shores
Chorus
Pine tree shore, Dirigo, I lead the way
Chickadee in the balsam at the breaking of the day
From Kittery to Katahdin, from Portland to the pines
Maine, you're the salt and spruce that keeps me in your lines
Verse 2
Blueberry barrens turning red up Washington County way
Moose at the edge of Moosehead in the evening gray
Lobster rolls in Wiscasset, a ferry to the isles
Maine, you make a stranger stay a while
Chorus
Pine tree shore, Dirigo, I lead the way
Chickadee in the balsam at the breaking of the day
From Kittery to Katahdin, from Portland to the pines
Maine, you're the salt and spruce that keeps me in your lines
Bridge
Way life should be, the sign says when you cross the line
Maine, you're the way life should be, and you're mine
Chorus
Pine tree shore, Dirigo, I lead the way
Chickadee in the balsam at the breaking of the day
From Kittery to Katahdin, from Portland to the pines
Maine, you're the salt and spruce that keeps me in your lines
About “Pine Tree Shore”
A sea-salted folk anthem for Maine with fiddle and concertina. It opens where the sun first hits the United States, Cadillac Mountain in Acadia, then visits lobster boats, lighthouses, the blueberry barrens, Moosehead Lake and Mount Katahdin.
The black-capped chickadee and the white pine cone and tassel are the state bird and flower, and the chorus translates the motto, "Dirigo". The official "State of Maine Song" won a 1937 contest.
Places and symbols in the song
- Acadia and Cadillac Mountain
- lighthouses
- lobster boats
- Portland Head Light
- Mount Katahdin
- Black-capped chickadee
- White pine cone and tassel
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 Maine
- Title
- “State of Maine Song”
- Written by
- Roger Vinton Snow
- Status
- adopted in 1937
Snow, a Portland lawyer, won a statewide contest to write the song; the legislature adopted it in 1937.
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.
Maine at a glance
- Nickname
- The Pine Tree State
- Capital
- Augusta
- Largest city
- Portland
- Statehood
- March 15, 1820 (23rd state)
- Motto
- Dirigo (I lead)
- State bird
- Black-capped chickadee
- State flower
- White pine cone and tassel
- Official state song
- "State of Maine Song" (in 1937)
Questions about Maine's state song
What is the official state song of Maine?
The official state song of Maine is "State of Maine Song", Roger Vinton Snow, adopted in 1937. Snow, a Portland lawyer, won a statewide contest to write the song; the legislature adopted it in 1937.
Is "Pine Tree Shore" the official state song of Maine?
No. "Pine Tree Shore" is an original song written and sung by SongUp AI in 2026 as a new anthem for Maine. The official state song is "State of Maine Song", adopted in 1937. The official lyrics are not reproduced here; this page is about the facts of that song and about our own.
What is "Pine Tree Shore" about?
A sea-salted folk anthem for Maine with fiddle and concertina. It opens where the sun first hits the United States, Cadillac Mountain in Acadia, then visits lobster boats, lighthouses, the blueberry barrens, Moosehead Lake and Mount Katahdin. It names Acadia and Cadillac Mountain, lighthouses, lobster boats, Portland Head Light and Mount Katahdin, with the state bird (black-capped chickadee) and state flower (white pine cone and tassel) in the lyrics.
Who wrote "State of Maine Song" and when was it adopted?
"State of Maine Song" is credited to Roger Vinton Snow; it was adopted in 1937. Snow, a Portland lawyer, won a statewide contest to write the song; the legislature adopted it in 1937.
What are Maine's state symbols?
Maine is nicknamed The Pine Tree State. Its capital is Augusta and its largest city is Portland. It joined the Union on March 15, 1820 (23rd state). The state motto is "Dirigo (I lead)", the state bird is the black-capped chickadee and the state flower is the white pine cone and tassel.
Can I play or share "Pine Tree Shore"?
Yes. Listen here as often as you like and share the page link. For a song of your own about Maine, 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 Maine?
Open the Create page, describe the song (for example "an upbeat country song about growing up in Portland, ME") 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.