The Most Beautiful Lady in the World

"Whereas on the one hundredth anniversary of the dedication of the world's most revered monument of freedom, the Statue of Liberty was honored by a chorus of schoolchildren singing 'The Most Beautiful Lady in the World' written and composed by Helmut C. Calabrese and Paul L. Calabrese. The profound expression of emotion was an inspiration dedication to the Statue of Liberty's long service as a beacon of hope and gateway of opportunity. It is the intent of the One Hundred Third Congress to memorialize 'The Most Beautiful Lady in the World' and dedicate it as the official anthem of the Statue of Liberty. Helmut and Paul Calabrese's song is a tribute to the Statue of Liberty and should be preserved for generations to come" (103rd Congress, 1st Session). Words by Paul L. Calabrese The Most Beautiful Lady in the World Statue of Liberty Anthem Lady, you're the Statue of Liberty You bring worldwide welcome From Liberty Island You are my Lady, you're the symbol of liberty You enlighten the world for me In this land of the free You are my Lady, I give thanks for equality For a just independence Where we all can be free I love you Lady, the most beautiful in the world You will take care of all those Who look up to you For a chance to be free In this country America Where we all can have Freedom in a land with democracy In this country America The land of opportunity Lady, you enlighten the world for me In this country America The land of opportunity Lady, you enlighten the world for me In this country America The land of opportunity Lady, the most beautiful in the world You will take care of all those Who look up to you For a chance to be free In this country America Where we all can have Freedom in a land with democracy In this country America The land of opportunity Lady, you enlighten the world for me In this country America The land of opportunity Lady, you enlighten the world for me In this country America The land of opportunity