 darkies how my heart grows weary"; The state Department of Education had altered the lyrics in the 1970s for performance in schools, but the official lyrics still contained the racially unacceptable verbiage.In 1983, then-governor Bob Graham suggested adding another, more upbeat state song.In 1997, state Representative Willie Logan introduced a bill to change the song, citing the offensive nature of the lyrics; the bill was strongly opposed by lawmakers who represented the Suwannee River region, and ultimately was withdrawn by Logan.