God save the queen.

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  1. Farnham_Red

    Farnham_Red Administrator Staff Member Admin

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    I wasnt actually being serious just couldnt resist. If we were voting on a replacement I'd prefer Land of hope and glory though
     
    Farnham_Red, Nov 12, 2019
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    Many Italians dislike it but most are ambivolent inasmuch that a few verses are quite contentious. Personally I love the'jaunty' tune and it kind of sums up the Italians and the country and is not in the least militaristic like many are. I hate the dirge that is GSTQ but that too has some very dodgy verses forunately no one gets beyond the first two nowadays
     
    Tekkytyke, Nov 12, 2019
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    I've got to agree with you on this one.

    As a national anthem it is pretty naff and belongs in another age really.
     
    Didcot Red, Nov 13, 2019
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    Asking a mythical being (God) to save an institution (monarchy) I don't believe in. GSTQ doesn't tick a lot of boxes for me.
     
    BreweryStander, Nov 13, 2019
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    I'm an atheist and not particularly a royalist (although the arrangement does work), but I sing gstq 'cos it's the national anthem we're stuck with and I'm proud to be English/British.
    I have been accused of being from another age mind.
     
    scarf, Nov 13, 2019
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    I’d have hurdy gurdy mushroom man by Neil from the young ones. It’s an inspiration to us all.
     
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