La Crosse, Land of Cheese and Beer

[Verse 1] By the shining river’s turning Where the bluffs rise high and clear Stands a town our hearts are learning To salute with song and cheer From the pines of distant northlands To the wide plateau of stone We raise up our mighty toast now To the valley we call home [Chorus] La Crosse, La Crosse, our voices gather here Side by side we laugh and share our cheese and beer From the snowy hills to summer fields so dear La Crosse, La Crosse, our land of cheese and beer [Verse 2] Hear the echoed tales of winter Skiing tracks in frosted light Hear the drums of distant kingdoms Meet the maple dawn so bright From the south the strong song answers From the west a vow rings clear Many roots in one proud city Many hearts in one great cheer [Chorus] La Crosse, La Crosse, our voices gather here Side by side we laugh and share our cheese and beer From the snowy hills to summer fields so dear La Crosse, La Crosse, our land of cheese and beer [Bridge] Hand in hand at dusk we promise Guard this place we hold so near Guard the farms, the flowing river Guard the joy of cheese and beer (oh yeah) [Chorus] La Crosse, La Crosse, our voices gather here Side by side we laugh and share our cheese and beer From the snowy hills to summer fields so dear La Crosse, La Crosse, forever praised and cheered