America

"America" is the second section of the fourth song of Jake Heggie's song cycle A Great Hope Fell: Songs From Civil War. Please see song cycle page for further details.

"Sou" is slang for a gold coin.

Date: 2001Composer: Jake HeggieText: Maya AngelouSong Collection: A Great Hope Fell: Songs From Civil War

Print vitals & song text

Support us and help us grow

Dear friends, Thank you for helping us build a comprehensive online archive of American song. Your gift is greatly appreciated.