God Bless USA oDDBall
The fact I cannot sing does not mean I will not
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Lee Greenwood’s “God Bless the USA” is a patriotic song that has become an American classic. The song was written by Greenwood in response to his feelings about the shooting down of Korean Air Lines Flight 007 1. The song was released in 1984 and became an instant hit, reaching number seven on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart 2. The song has since been covered by many artists and has become a staple at patriotic events, including Fourth of July celebrations and political rallies 2.
In an interview with Bart Herbison of Nashville Songwriters Association International, Greenwood traced the four-decade path to “God Bless the USA,” and the journey the song has taken in the decades since. Greenwood said that he was inspired by his veteran father, his experiences traveling across the country in a tour bus, and one of Elvis Presley’s late-period classics, among a lifetime of other experiences 2.
The song’s lyrics express Greenwood’s love for his country and his appreciation for the freedoms that Americans enjoy. The chorus of the song is particularly memorable:
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’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 USA 2
The song has become a symbol of American patriotism and has been used in many contexts to celebrate the country and its people. It is a testament to the power of music to bring people together and to inspire them to be their best selves.
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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 livin' 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'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 USA
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 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'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 USA
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'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 USA
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