Song for America

[Instrumental Intro/Overture 00:00-03:03]

[Verse 1]
Virgin land of forest green, dark and stormy plains
Here all life abounds
Sunlit valley, mountain fields, unseen in the rain
Here all life abounds

[Chorus]
No man rules this land
No human hand has soiled this paradise
Waiting patiently, so much to see
So rich in Earth's delights

[Verse 2]
Painted desert, sequined sky, stars that fill the night
Here all life abounds
Rivers flowing to the sea, sunshine pure and bright
Here all life abounds

[Chorus]
No man rules this land
No human hand has soiled this paradise
Waiting patiently, so much to see
So rich in Earth's delights

[Verse 3]
So the maiden lies in waiting
For the sails to reach the shore
Land of beauty and abundance
Innocent, you opened wide your door
Wanderers found the waiting treasure
Full of gifts beyond their measure
Milk and honey for our pleasure

[Verse 4]
Across the sea there came a multitude
Sailing ships upon the wave
Filled with the visions of Utopia
And the freedom that they crave
Ravage, plunder, see no wonder
Rape and kill and tear asunder
Chop the forest, plow it under

[Instrumental Break 05:08-08:36]
[Keyboard Solo]
[Violin Solo]

[Verse 5]
Highways scar the mountainsides, buildings to the sky
People all around
Houses stand in endless rows, sea to shining sea
People all around

[Chorus]
So we rule this land, and here we stand
Upon our paradise
Dreaming of a place, our weary race
Is ready to arise

[Instrumental Outro]