Oregon · The Beaver State · By Ismail Farooq, founder · Updated
Oregon state song: the official anthem's story, and a new song to hear
Oregon's official state song is “Oregon, My Oregon”, adopted in 1927, with revised lyrics in 2021. Below is the story of that song, the state's symbols, and “Her Own Wings”: a brand-new anthem SongUp AI wrote and sang for Oregon, with its full lyrics.
An original song for Oregon
Pacific Northwest indie folk, fingerpicked guitar, soft horns, rain-soft drums, choir harmonies and a rising chorus
“Her Own Wings” lyrics
Original words by SongUp AI, 2026. Female vocal · Pacific Northwest indie folk.
Verse 1
Rain on the Douglas firs and the coffee's on in town
Mount Hood wearing winter while the valley's turning brown
Haystack Rock in the morning fog, the tide pools full of stars
Oregon, you're the green that heals the scars
Chorus
She flies with her own wings, that's the way we go
From Crater Lake's impossible blue to the Gorge where the rivers flow
Portland to Pendleton, from the dunes to the high desert
Oregon, you're the wild heart I was given
Verse 2
Waterfalls in the Columbia Gorge like ribbons off the cliff
Pinot in the Willamette, a food cart and a lift
Bend in the summer sunshine, the Painted Hills in red
Oregon, you're the trail that's always up ahead
Chorus
She flies with her own wings, that's the way we go
From Crater Lake's impossible blue to the Gorge where the rivers flow
Portland to Pendleton, from the dunes to the high desert
Oregon, you're the wild heart I was given
Bridge
The wagons made it all the way, and so will we
Oregon, you're the end of the trail for me
Chorus
She flies with her own wings, that's the way we go
From Crater Lake's impossible blue to the Gorge where the rivers flow
Portland to Pendleton, from the dunes to the high desert
Oregon, you're the wild heart I was given
About “Her Own Wings”
Oregon's song is Pacific Northwest indie folk, fingerpicked and rain-soft, with a chorus on the motto, "She flies with her own wings". Crater Lake, Mount Hood, Haystack Rock at Cannon Beach, the Columbia Gorge waterfalls, Willamette Valley pinot, Bend and the Painted Hills all appear.
The western meadowlark and Oregon grape are the state bird and flower. "Oregon, My Oregon" has been official since 1927; its lyrics were revised by the legislature in 2021.
Places and symbols in the song
- Crater Lake
- Mount Hood
- the Oregon coast and Haystack Rock
- Portland
- the Columbia River Gorge
- Western meadowlark
- Oregon grape
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 Oregon
- Title
- “Oregon, My Oregon”
- Written by
- words by J. A. Buchanan, music by Henry B. Murtagh
- Status
- adopted in 1927, with revised lyrics in 2021
The legislature approved new words in 2021, replacing lines about conquest with lines about the land and its people.
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.
Oregon at a glance
- Nickname
- The Beaver State
- Capital
- Salem
- Largest city
- Portland
- Statehood
- February 14, 1859 (33rd state)
- Motto
- Alis volat propriis (She flies with her own wings)
- State bird
- Western meadowlark
- State flower
- Oregon grape
- Official state song
- "Oregon, My Oregon" (in 1927, with revised lyrics in 2021)
Questions about Oregon's state song
What is the official state song of Oregon?
The official state song of Oregon is "Oregon, My Oregon", words by J. A. Buchanan, music by Henry B. Murtagh, adopted in 1927, with revised lyrics in 2021. The legislature approved new words in 2021, replacing lines about conquest with lines about the land and its people.
Is "Her Own Wings" the official state song of Oregon?
No. "Her Own Wings" is an original song written and sung by SongUp AI in 2026 as a new anthem for Oregon. The official state song is "Oregon, My Oregon", adopted in 1927, with revised lyrics in 2021. The official lyrics are not reproduced here; this page is about the facts of that song and about our own.
What is "Her Own Wings" about?
Oregon's song is Pacific Northwest indie folk, fingerpicked and rain-soft, with a chorus on the motto, "She flies with her own wings". Crater Lake, Mount Hood, Haystack Rock at Cannon Beach, the Columbia Gorge waterfalls, Willamette Valley pinot, Bend and the Painted Hills all appear. It names Crater Lake, Mount Hood, the Oregon coast and Haystack Rock, Portland and the Columbia River Gorge, with the state bird (western meadowlark) and state flower (oregon grape) in the lyrics.
Who wrote "Oregon, My Oregon" and when was it adopted?
"Oregon, My Oregon" is credited to words by J. A. Buchanan, music by Henry B. Murtagh; it was adopted in 1927, with revised lyrics in 2021. The legislature approved new words in 2021, replacing lines about conquest with lines about the land and its people.
What are Oregon's state symbols?
Oregon is nicknamed The Beaver State. Its capital is Salem and its largest city is Portland. It joined the Union on February 14, 1859 (33rd state). The state motto is "Alis volat propriis (She flies with her own wings)", the state bird is the western meadowlark and the state flower is the oregon grape.
Can I play or share "Her Own Wings"?
Yes. Listen here as often as you like and share the page link. For a song of your own about Oregon, 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 Oregon?
Open the Create page, describe the song (for example "an upbeat country song about growing up in Portland, OR") 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.