This song still brings a lump to my throat....

[mf_dolphin]

This song had a special meaning to me when I served in the service. It came back to life after the events of 9-11. The words while simple, echo the heart of America and the hope of the future that only freedom brings.

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.

And I’m proud to be an American where as least I know I’m free.
And I won’t forget the men who died, who gave that right to me.
And I’d 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 LA,
Well, there’s pride in every American heart,
and it’s time to 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’d 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.

[Rainband]

I know they sang it on American Idol at 9pm last night...

Johnathan

[wx247]

Yeah... I know. It is a great song.

[bfez1]

That is one of my all time favorite (patriotic) songs
Heard it this morning on my way to work and "sang my brains out".
Be thankful guys that you didn't hear me
but I had fun

[Stephanie]

I saw that on American Idol too last night. They sounded wonderful!

[JCT777]

That is an excellent song. Every time my wife and I go on a long car trip, we bring along "Lee Greenwood's Greatest Hits". 8)