The WHOLE National Anthem: Have You Ever Read All The Words To The Star Spangled Banner? The WHOLE National Anthem The Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key is the national Anthem of the United States of America. Most people are pretty familiar with the first verse. It is sung at major sporting events and official functions throughout the year. There have been both fabulous (Whitney Houston) and horrendous (Roseanne Barr) renditions of it performed. What is not normally heard is the song in its entirety. There are actually four verses. The last is my personal favorite. For your education and enjoyment: The Star Spangled Banner. (1)Oh, say can you see by the dawns early light (2)On the shore, dimly seen through the mists of the deep, (3)And where is that band who so vauntingly swore (4)Oh! thus be it ever, when freemen shall stand 2016 Vianna Vaughan 