Maryland · The Old Line State · By Ismail Farooq, founder · Updated
Maryland state song: the official anthem's story, and a new song to hear
Maryland has no official state song. Below is why, the state's symbols, and “Chesapeake Morning”: a brand-new anthem SongUp AI wrote and sang for Maryland, with its full lyrics.
An original song for Maryland
Mid-Atlantic soul-pop with warm piano, horns, a steady groove and an uplifting chorus
“Chesapeake Morning” lyrics
Original words by SongUp AI, 2026. Female vocal · Mid-Atlantic soul-pop with warm piano.
Verse 1
Sailboats tacking out of Annapolis into a silver bay
Oyster boats and crab pots working up the Eastern Shore today
An oriole in the dogwood and the Susans gold and black
Maryland, whatever shore I sail from, you're the one I come back
Chorus
Chesapeake morning, strong deeds and gentle words
From the harbor out to Deep Creek, every wave and every bird
Baltimore to Ocean City, Cumberland to the shore
Maryland, you're the crab-feast table I'll come home for
Verse 2
Row houses in Baltimore with marble steps so white
Fort McHenry in the harbor where the flag flew through the night
Old Bay on the table, a boardwalk on the sand
Maryland, you're the whole wide country in one hand
Chorus
Chesapeake morning, strong deeds and gentle words
From the harbor out to Deep Creek, every wave and every bird
Baltimore to Ocean City, Cumberland to the shore
Maryland, you're the crab-feast table I'll come home for
Bridge
A new song for an old line, that's what we need
Maryland, you're the one that we all lead
Chorus
Chesapeake morning, strong deeds and gentle words
From the harbor out to Deep Creek, every wave and every bird
Baltimore to Ocean City, Cumberland to the shore
Maryland, you're the crab-feast table I'll come home for
About “Chesapeake Morning”
Maryland has had no official state song since 2021, so ours fills the gap with Mid-Atlantic soul-pop: the Chesapeake Bay, Annapolis sailboats, Baltimore row houses with marble steps, Fort McHenry where the "Star-Spangled Banner" was written, and a crab feast with Old Bay.
The Baltimore oriole and black-eyed Susan are the state bird and flower, and the chorus translates the motto. The repealed song, "Maryland, My Maryland", was dropped by the legislature in 2021 for its Confederate lyrics.
Places and symbols in the song
- the Chesapeake Bay
- Baltimore Inner Harbor
- Annapolis sailboats
- blue crabs
- Ocean City boardwalk
- Baltimore oriole
- Black-eyed Susan
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.
Why Maryland has no official state song
Maryland repealed its state song, "Maryland, My Maryland", in 2021 because of its Confederate-era lyrics, and has not chosen a replacement. It is one of two states with no official state song.
Maryland at a glance
- Nickname
- The Old Line State
- Capital
- Annapolis
- Largest city
- Baltimore
- Statehood
- April 28, 1788 (7th state)
- Motto
- Fatti maschii, parole femine (Strong deeds, gentle words)
- State bird
- Baltimore oriole
- State flower
- Black-eyed Susan
- Official state song
- None
Questions about Maryland's state song
What is the official state song of Maryland?
Maryland repealed its state song, "Maryland, My Maryland", in 2021 because of its Confederate-era lyrics, and has not chosen a replacement. It is one of two states with no official state song.
Is "Chesapeake Morning" the official state song of Maryland?
No, and Maryland has no official state song for it to compete with. "Chesapeake Morning" is an original song written and sung by SongUp AI in 2026 as a new anthem for the state.
What is "Chesapeake Morning" about?
Maryland has had no official state song since 2021, so ours fills the gap with Mid-Atlantic soul-pop: the Chesapeake Bay, Annapolis sailboats, Baltimore row houses with marble steps, Fort McHenry where the "Star-Spangled Banner" was written, and a crab feast with Old Bay. It names the Chesapeake Bay, Baltimore Inner Harbor, Annapolis sailboats, blue crabs and Ocean City boardwalk, with the state bird (baltimore oriole) and state flower (black-eyed susan) in the lyrics.
What are Maryland's state symbols?
Maryland is nicknamed The Old Line State. Its capital is Annapolis and its largest city is Baltimore. It joined the Union on April 28, 1788 (7th state). The state motto is "Fatti maschii, parole femine (Strong deeds, gentle words)", the state bird is the baltimore oriole and the state flower is the black-eyed susan.
Can I play or share "Chesapeake Morning"?
Yes. Listen here as often as you like and share the page link. For a song of your own about Maryland, 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 Maryland?
Open the Create page, describe the song (for example "an upbeat country song about growing up in Baltimore, MD") 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.