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The United States of America Proudly standing tall. They had their fill of tyranny – They answered freedom's call. It started as a tiny colony. Soon they were ten million strong. What a land of opportunity And a people bursting with song. "The United States of America – Haven for the oppressed. The United States of America – May she ever be blessed. The United States of America – The land of the brave and the free. The United States of America – Fortress of liberty." The long arm of the British crown Stretched across the sea. So the colonists took up arms Against that monarchy. They forged a brand new nation. A first in history. The people elected presidents – 'Twas the birth of democracy. In the evil twentieth century, The Fascist crawled out from the slime. Millions died in Hitler's war – Earth's most desperate time. Our nation sent her sons to fight. Many did not return. But their deeds will be remembered – Freedom's flame will eternally burn. "The United States of America – Haven for the oppressed. The United States of America – May she ever be blessed. The United States of America – The land of the brave and the free. The United States of America – Fortress of liberty." Discuss this Article (1 message) |