Proud To Be An American

As originally written and performed by Lee Greenwood
Awarded "Song Of The Year" by the Country Music Association in 1985
You can hear it a hundred times and you still get a lump in your throat

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If tomorrow all the things were gone
I'd worked for all my life,
And I had to start again
With just my children and my wife,

I'd thank my lucky stars
To be living here today,
'Cause the flag still stands for freedom
And they can't take that away.

I'm proud to be an American
Where at least I know I'm free,
And I won't forget the men who died
Who gave that right to me,

And I gladly stand up next to you
And defend her still today,
'Cause there ain't no doubt I love this land
God Bless the U.S.A.

From the lakes of Minnesota
To the hills of Tennessee,
Across the plains of Texas
From sea to shining sea.

From Detroit down to Houston
And New York to L.A.,
There's pride in every American heart
And it's time we stand and say:

I'm proud to be an American
Where at least I know I'm free,
And I won't forget the men who died
Who gave that right to me,

And I gladly stand up next to you
And defend her still today,
'Cause there ain't no doubt I love this land
God Bless the U.S.A.

(Repeat)


Note that the lyrics posted here are those as interpreted and performed by The Oracle Band. In a few cases we have taken some liberties with the lyrics to make them more appropriate for tasteful gatherings. Their use here is intended as an aid for people in selecting music for their wedding reception or private party, and may not be reproduced for any commercial, for-profit use.