America

Is this just an illusionThat I made inside my head to get me by?20 years in debt20 years in the government20 years can never get me by

Then I feel you closeFeel you close like you wanted me toFeel you close like you wanted me toBelieve in you

Rise to the top of the world, AmericaAmerica, don't you cryLift me upGive me strength to press onRise to the top of the world, AmericaAmerica, don't you cryLift me upGive me strength to press on

From farmers in the fieldsTo the tallest of the towers that fall and rise1-7-7-6The names upon the listFor all the ones that gave until they diedDon't you hold backI can see in your mind, and your mind will set you free

And I feel you closeFeel you close like you wanted me toFeel you close like you wanted me toBelieve in you

Rise to the top of the world, AmericaAmerica, don't you cryLift me upGive me strength to press onRise to the top of the world, AmericaAmerica, don't you cryLift me upGive me strength to press on