Story Behind The Song
Notes: celebrates our country's founding principles, culminating in a guitar-banjo duel that rocks!
Contact: Jeff Sweet - jeff@sweetaudiolab.com; (831) 521-1051 and Hank Fridell- hankfridell@gmail.com; (605)440-1405
| Song Length |
5:47 |
Genre |
Rock - Americana, Pop - Rock |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Diplomatic, Welcoming |
Subject |
Patriotic, Civil Rights |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
I am a human alloy living in the melting pot
Italian Anglo-Saxon Scandinavian whatnot
Within my friends and neighbors are the peoples of this earth
Cultural diversity predates our birth
voices: Where is your homeland?
Oooooh - oooh- oooh-oooh
Received free education in the public school
I was taught to give, and learned to live by the golden rule
We must give a hand to those in need, and help those denied
The basic human rights without which many have died
voices: Where is your homeland?
Oooooh - oooh- oooh-oooh
I'm American... (4x)
INSTRUMENTAL BRIDGE
We must have the right to assemble, and not get thrown in jail
A free press is essential for justice to prevail
Freedom of religion, or even none at all
Every race, every voice, no matter how small
INSTRUMENTAL BRIDGE
Our nation has had struggles, many battles have been fought
To make the rights of few become the rights of all, liberty is sought
From the corners of the planet, we have joined here hand in hand
Together this is now our home, sharing this land
INSTRUMENTAL BRIDGE
BREAK --> INSTRUMENTAL (4x chorus)
I'm American... (8x)
INSTRUMENTAL BRIDGE REPRISE