Various Artists Follow

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

And 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'll 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.
For there's pride in every American heart
And it's time we stand and say

That 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'll 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.

And 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'll 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.

I'd worked for all my life
And I had to start again