[Verse 1]
If tomorrow all the things were gone
I'd worked for all my life
And I had to start again
With just my family by my side
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
[Chorus]
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
And who gave that right to me
I'll 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
[Verse 2]
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, to New York to L.A
There's pride in every American heart
And it's time to make a change
[Chorus]
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
And who gave that right to me
I'll gladly stand up next to you and defend her still today
'Cause there ain't no doubt I love this land (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
And who gave that right to me
I'll gladly stand up next to you and defend her still today (Ooh-ooh-ooh)
'Cause there ain't no doubt I love this land (Love this land)
God bless the USA
Proud To Be An American was written by Lee Greenwood.
Beyoncé released Proud To Be An American on Mon Apr 28 2008.