Oh say, can you see, by the dawn’s early light,
What so proudly we hailed, at the twilight’s last gleaming?
Whose broad stripes and bright stars, through the perilous fight,
O’er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming.
And the rockets’ red glare, the bombs burs?ng in air
Gave proof through the night that our flag was s?ll there.
Oh, say does that Star Spangled Banner yet wave?
O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave.
CHORUS: We’re the hope of America.
Where there’s hope there’s America.
She’s a land that we love,
blessed by heaven above.
Please protect our rights and liberty.
We’re the hope of America.
Stand and shout for America.
Where the brave, where the strong, where the dreams belong
The hope of America.
Keep the spirit alive with a heart united
Working with each other every day.
Be courageous and strong with a voice that’s singing
Hail to the USA!
We will fight for our honor, defend our freedom
Just like Abe Lincoln we will say.
United we stand, divided we fall.
This is our country she needs us all.
REPEAT CHORUS
America! America! America! My own!
OH, LAND OF LIBERTY
Gather round and hear the tale of courage bold
Where the Patriots fought to have the truth be told
That all men are created equal strong and free (to be
free)
And endowed with rights by divine decree
Thirteen colonies were under iron chains,
They were taxed and ruled with an unjust reign.
Oh, rise up! Take arms and fight! The people cried,
For their liberty, each man would live or die.
CHORUS: Oh, Land of Liberty, bold and free,
Where justice rings for you and me,
The right to life, pursuit of joy,
For every girl, and for every boy.
On July fourth, gathered in a crowded hall.
They were there to bravely answer Freedom’s call.
Jefferson, with quill and with a steady hand,
Boldly declared rights for a troubled land.
REPEAT CHORUS
From Boston’s shores to Charleston’s gate,
The battles fought would change their fate
A nation forged for all the world to see.
Now two hundred fifty years and going strong
And the legacy they left lives on and on
Those courageous words declared will proudly soar,
As a guiding star that shines forevermore.
REPEAT CHORUS
So let the bells of freedom ring
For those who fought and dared to dream
A beacon bright for all to see. (A legacy for all to see)
Forever strong and forever free!
I HAVE A DREAM
In our Constitution, there’s a written guarantee,
That defends our rights, and protects our liberty.
It’s called The Bill of Rights, forever it will be
The document of freedom that will keep this country free.
CHORUS: Free to peaceably assemble.
Free without punishment or fear.
Free to petition any grievance,
we want our government to hear.
We are free to speak and print our thoughts.
Free to disagree with what they say.
Free to have a trial by jury.
Free to worship how we may.
We just cannot be deprived of life or liberty.
Due process of law is there protecting you and me.
We have the Bill of Rights, it’s there to keep us free.
We have the right to choose and reach our destiny.
All kinds of people came to America to let their freedom ring.
All kinds of people came to America. It’s about them we sing.
All kinds of people came to America and did it on their own.
All kinds of people came to America to make this land their
home.
(Dance segment)
REPEAT VERSE @2:35
(Dance segment)
REPEAT VERSE @5:00 America!
(Red stands) The Declaration of Independence says “we hold
these truths to be.”
(Blue stands) “All men are created equal” to live in harmony.
(Red) “They are endowed by their creator with certain
unalienable rights.
(Blue) That among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of
happiness.”
CHORUS: (Everyone stands and claps)
The Declaration of Independence
“In the name, and by authority
Declare that these united colonies are “free and independent states”
A land of liberty!
(Red) It was written by Thomas Jefferson, signed on the 4th of July.
(Blue) It declared our independence and told the reasons why.
(Red) In support of this Declaration, valiant men, strong and true
(Blue) They bravely “pledged their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor” too.
CHORUS (tag) It declared our independence and fought to keep men free!
I love to see a baby - a mother’s tender care.
The future of America she is holding there.
I love to see small children with hands upon their heart.
They pledge allegiance to our flag before their lessons
start.
I love to see “Old Glory” in the breeze
Stars and stripes shining bright - It tells the world we’re
free.
CHORUS: I love America! Long live this land of liberty.
I love America! This is the place I want to be.
I love this land from sea to shining sea.
I love America the homeland of the free.
I love to see the farmlands and smell the new mown hay,
A farmer on a tractor working hard each day,
I love to see a church house where people go to pray
They are seeking guidance to live from day to day.
Many different cultures I can see.
They all came to this land. They wanted to be free!
REPEAT CHORUS
We stand united all as one defending our liberty.
And honor those who fight to keep us safe from harm
Protectng our right to be free.
REPEAT CHORUS
I love America. I love America.
I love America, the homeland of the free
This is America. Let Freedom ring.
This is America Everyone sing.
This is America. Land of the Brave
This is America.
Protecting liberty. Day by day.
Do it with dignity. All of the way.
We’ll give our loyalty. It’s here to stay
To the land we love - our own USA
Chorus: This is America (America!) Let freedom ring.
This is America. (America!) Everyone sing.
This is America. (America!) Land of the brave.
This is America.
Protecting liberty. (Liberty!) Day by day.
Do it with dignity (Dignity!) All the way.
We’ll give our loyalty (Loyalty!) It’s here to stay.
To the land we love - our own USA.
(Musical and Spoken Bridge)
Repeat Chorus This is America!
Someone cries out for help, and you answer the call.
Courageous hero, you’ve given your all.
To save someone’s life you put yourself in harm’s way.
And that is the task that you do every day!
CHORUS: American heroes, you will always be
Forever remembered in our history.
American heroes, you’ll never die in vain.
You live in our hearts and we honor your name!
Your task is not easy and the risk is so high.
With courage you rescue, and are willing to die.
To save someone else, you will search high and low
Risk your own life for those you don’t know!
REPEAT CHORUS
American heroes, we honor your name!
OUR FLAG – THE RED, WHITE, AND BLUE
If you see a great big smile lighting up my face,
It’s because I know I live in a downright wonderful place.
When I see red, white, and blue, my heart turns inside out,
From a feeling deep inside that makes me want to shout!
CHORUS: America Rocks! America Rocks!
From its busy bustling cities to its quiet country walks,
America Rocks.
It’s totally cool, It’s totally hot! I mean it’s like right there at
the top!
America Rocks! America Rocks! America Rocks!
When you hear my happy voice singing clear and strong,
Maybe you could join right in and we’ll all be singing along.
When we sing allegiance to this country that we love,
We can let the whole world know we’re feeling great because
REPEAT CHORUS
Rocks! Rocks! Rocks! America Rocks!
Wherever there is darkness, together we’ll bring light.
Let it shine on all God’s children - shine with all your might.
For those who feel forgoZen, who are lost along their way,
This light’s a new beginning - shining bright,
it’s there to light the way.
CHORUS: We can be a light, shining everywhere,
All across America, showing people that we care.
Oh, let your light so shine, helping others find their way.
We can turn the darkest night into the brightest day.
We can make this light shine brighter by reaching out our hand
To the poor and to the needy all throughout this land.
Let’s combine our lights together into one enormous ray.
This light’s a new beginning, shining bright,
it’s there to light the way.
REPEAT CHORUS
All across America, people reaching out their hand.
Bring your light and join our chorus.
Everyone, shine bright throughout this land.
REPEAT CHORUS
We can be a light shining everywhere. All across America!