All American Patriotic Songbook
Piano/Vocal/Guitar
$10.95

A very good general collection, arrangements are overall at the intermediate level. All lyrics are included, so this will work as either a piano solo book, or for sing-alongs.

Contents:

alabama jubilee alexander's ragtime band america i love you america, the beautiful american patrol anchors aweigh are you from dixie? arkansas traveler battle cry of freedom battle hymn of the republic beautiful ohio bell bottom trousers bonnie blue flag boys, keep your powder dry caissons go rolling along columbia, the gem of the ocean (the red, white and blue) el capitan eternal father, strong to save flag song for your country and my country god bless our native land god of our fathers hail to the chief hail, columbia indiana (back home again in indiana)

liberty bell march liberty song marine's hymn maryland, my maryland meet me in st. louis, louis missouri waltz my country, 'tis of thee (america) my old kentucky home oh! how i hate to get up in the morning on wisconsin! over there semper fidelis song of the islands star spangled banner stars and stripes forever take me out to the ball game tramp! tramp! tramp! under the double eagle washington post march when johnny comes marching home yankee doodle yankee doodle dandy yellow rose of texas you're a grand old flag

Forty Songs for a Better World
Piano/Vocal/Guitar
$15.95

I have always liked this collection (first came out in 1995), as it's just a neat book of great songs dealing with humanity. Arrangements are all at the intermediate level, melody is always in piano part, so this is an excellent book for piano solo. The Easy Piano edition of this book is just as good in terms of arrangement quality, listed further down this web page.
Take a moment to read through the contents list, you'll see what I mean about this collection being special. There are some very frequently requested songs, including "God Bless the U.S.A.," "Wonderful World" popularized by Louis Armstrong, "Impossible Dream" (from Man of La Mancha) as well as many others.- RV

Contents:

All You Need Is Love Blackbird Bless The Beasts And Children Candle On The Water Change The World Circle Of Life Climb Ev'ry Mountain Colors Of The Wind Count Your Blessings Instead Of Sheep Ebony And Ivory Everything Is Beautiful Friends From A Distance Give Peace A Chance God Bless The U.S.A. Gonna Build A Mountain He Ain't Heavy...He's My Brother If I Had A Hammer (The Hammer Song) If I Ruled The World

If We Only Have Love (Quand On N'a Que L'amour) Imagine The Impossible Dream (The Quest) Just One Dream Let's Get Together Lost In The Stars Put On A Happy Face The Rainbow Connection Reach Out And Touch (Somebody's Hand) Tears In Heaven Tomorrow Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is A Season) We Are Family We Are The World What A Wonderful World What The World Needs Now Is Love With A Little Help From My Friends You Raise Me Up You'll Never Walk Alone You've Got A Friend You've Got A Friend In Me

Get America Singing...Again!
Piano/Vocal/Guitar
$16.95

Developed in association with MENC and other national music organizations, this publication is designed to encourage a revival of group singing in America. Over 40 songs which represent America's vast and varied musical heritage are included along with an introduction by America's own Pete Seeger. Arrangements are all very good, intermediate level piano, suitable for either piano solo or for group singing.

Contents:

amazing grace america my country tis of thee america the beautiful battle hymn of the republic blue skies danny boy de colores do re mi dona nobis pacem down by the riverside frere jacques give my regards to broadway god bless america god bless the u.s.a. green green grass of home havah nagilah he's got the whole world in his hands home on the range i've been working on the railroad if i had a hammer let there be peace on earth

lift evry voice and sing michael row the boat ashore music alone shall live my bonnie oh susannah oh what a beautiful morning over my head puff the magic dragon rock a my soul sakura shalom chaverim she'll be comin round the mountain shenandoah simple gifts sometimes i feel like a motherless child star spangled banner swing low sweet chariot this land is your land this little light of mine yesterday zip a dee doo dah

Greatest American Songbook
Piano/Vocal/Guitar
$10.95

Contents:

anchors aweigh bell bottom trousers bonnie blue flag boys, keep your powder dry columbia, the gem of the ocean (the red, white and blue) flag song god bless our native land god save america hail to the chief i am an american (shout! wherever you may be) i didn't raise my boy to be a soldier liberty bell march marine's hymn my country tis of thee (america) onward christian soldiers

our flag is there semper fidelis stars and stripes forever the american patrol the battle cry of freedom the caissons go rolling along the house i live in the liberty song the u.s. air force there's a star spangled banner waving somewhere tramp! tramp! tramp! washington post march we are with you yankee doodle

Irving Berlin Patriotic Songs
Piano/Vocal/Guitar
$10.95

This collection contains the complete songs, rather than just the refrain. For example, "God Bless America" has a verse before the famous chorus we all know.

Contents:

angels of mercy any bonds today for your country and my country gee i wish i was back in the army give me your tired, your poor god bless america how about a cheer for the navy

i'm getting tired so i can sleep miss liberty oh! how i hate to get up in the morning song of freedom the freedom train this is a great country this is the army mr. jones

God Bless America and Other Songs
For A Better Nation
Piano/Vocal/Guitar
$14.95

Songs not found in other collections on this page will be found in this collection, a new issue recently released by Hal Leonard.
Arrangements are at the intermediate level, a few easier. The only song I object to in this otherwise exemplary collection is "The Lord's Prayer" which is for vocal solo with piano accompaniment, not suitable for piano solo. Other than this song, all others will work well for piano solo or for singing.
With the wide variety of very popular and thoughtful pieces this is a very good collection. Recommended.

Contents:

abraham martin and john amazing grace america america the beautiful battle hymn of the republic count your blessings instead of sheep eternal father strong to save everything is beautiful from a distance give me your tired your poor god bless america god of our fathers he ain't heavy...he's my brother i believe if i had a hammer if we only have love imagine

last night i had the strangest dream let freedom ring let there be peace on earth the lord's prayer my country tis of thee pray for our nation precious lord take my hand star spangled banner stars and stripes forever this is a great country this is my country this land is your land united we stand we shall overcome what a wonderful world what the world needs now is love you'll never walk alone you're a grand old flag

Patriotic Music Companion Fact Book
Melody / Chord symbols / historical background text
$14.95

"The Chronological History of our Favorite 'Traditional' American Patriotic Songs."

This is the best source around, if you are looking for historical background information on patriotic songs. To give you an idea, for the song "Chester," the historical notes begin:
Chester: Words and Music by William Billings (1746 - 1800) in 1778
This is one of the earliest popular patriotic songs in America. It has been referred to as " the Marseillaise of the Revolutionary War". An alternate title for the song was " Let Tyrants Shake Their Iron Rod."
The author and composer, William Billings, was born in Boston with a withered arm, legs of eneven length, vision in only one eye, and a raspy voice. He became a tanner by profession, but music was always his passion. Billings was considered peculiar, because he notated his music in chalk on the walls or on pieces of leather in his tannery. Eventually, he gave up tannery for music, and in doing so became America's First native born professional musician. In 1774, Billings formed the first singing class in the colonies and became known as the "Father of the singing school." He also organized the first American church choir. Billings was a friend of Samuel Adams and Paul Revere and believed strongly in the need for revolting against Britain. . . Billings published a total of six song collections. In addition to the first two mentioned above there were. . . etc.

For a source for the actual music, this book is not good, as it's only melody line, and a couple of the songs described are not presented with notation of any sort.
But, if you need background info for a performance, this would be a very good reference to have.

Contents:

(author / composer information) a hot time in the old town tonight america (my country tis of thee) america the beautiful american hero anchors aweigh army goes rolling along, the battle cry of freedom battle hymn of the republic chester darling nelly gray dixie god bless america

hail columbia liberty song marines hymn maryland my maryland o columbia the gem of the ocean over there star spangled banner stars and stripes forever u.s. air force when johnny comes marching home yankee doodle yankee doodle boy you're a grand old flag

God Bless America and Other Songs for a Better Nation
EZ-Play
$9.95

The best source for children or adults that have just started learning piano. All songs are in treble clef, with note names written in. Chord symbols are placed above the staff, for electronic keyboards that have auto accompaniment.
Example Page

Contents:

abraham martin and john amazing grace america the beautiful battle hymn of the republic count your blessings instead of sheep eternal father strong to save from a distance give me your tired your poor god bless america god bless our native land god of our fathers he ain't heavy he's my brother i believe if i had a hammer the lord's prayer

a mighty fortress is our god my country tis of thee o god our help in ages past precious lord take my hand star spangled banner stars and stripes forever this is a great country this is my country this land is your land united we stand we shall overcome what a wonderful world what the world needs now is love you'll never walk alone you're a grand old flag

God Bless America and Other American Inspirations
Easy Piano
$10.95

Good arrangements at the "mid-easy" of Easy Piano. Left hand part is mostly quarter notes, fingerings are provided, as are all lyrics.- RV

Contents:

abraham martin and john amazing grace america the beautiful battle hymn of the republic count your blessings instead of sheep from a distance give me your tired your poor god bless america god of our fathers i believe

if i had a hammer my country tis of thee o god our help in ages past star spangled banner stars and stripes forever this is my country this land is your land united we stand we shall overcome you're a grand old flag

America the Beautiful - Piano/Vocal/Guitar
(If you're not sure. . . this is the "Oh beautiful for spacious skies, for amber waves of grain" song. Good intermediate piano solo with separate line for the vocalist. Includes all four verses.) $3.95