Why do we only sing the first verse of the "Star Spangled Banner"?

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Originally Posted by Moonliner

How long do you want to wait before a ball game?

Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

Agree with Moonliner. It's just too long.

Agree with them. Besides, it's way to hard to retrain everyone to start cheering after 3 more verses.

Originally Posted by blueerica

I should iterate that it's a question she thought of - not one in prep for the test. I just feel it's my job as a citizen to actually have some knowledge of these things! Eek!

Eh, my mom knew more American history when she became a citizen than I remembered.