Written to the metre of God Save the King, it was sung to Lawrence W. Watson's music, which had been composed especially for her lyric at the request of Professor Watts.
An edition for mixed-voice choir composed by Christopher Gledhill was printed by Leslie Music Supply for the Prince Edward Island 1973 Centennial Committee.
The Provincial Anthem Act also includes a French version called "L’hymne de l’Île", which was translated by Raymond J. Arsenault of Abram-Village.
Upon our princely Isle May kindest fortune smile In coming years; Peace and prosperity In all her borders be, From every evil free, And weakling fears.
Notr'île Saint-Jean au Cœur, Nous gardons les valeurs De nos aïeux: Paix et tranquillité, Foi et prospérité, Unis en amitié, Loyaux, heureux.