Lee Greenwood - God Bless The USA

Lee Greenwood - God Bless The USA

When "God Bless the USA" was released as a single for the first time, in 1984, it went to No. 7 on the country charts. That same year, the song was played at the Republican National Convention with then-president Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan in attendance -- and as the years have gone on, the tune has become a rallying cry during various times of crisis in America: after the launch of Operation Desert Storm during the Gulf War in 1991, following the 9/11 terrorist attacks in 2001 and more.
I wanted to write it my whole life. When I got to that point, we were doing 300 days a year on the road, and we were on our fourth or fifth album on MCA. I called my producer, and I said, "I have a need to do this." I've always wanted to write a song about America, and I said, "We just need to be more united."

Lyrics
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 living 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 gladly stand up next to you
And defend her still today
'Cause there ain't no doubt I love this land
God Bless the U.S.A.

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 L.A.
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 gladly stand up next to you
And defend her still today
'Cause there ain't no doubt I love this land
God Bless the U.S.A.

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 gladly stand up next to you
And defend her still today
'Cause there ain't no doubt I love this land
God Bless the U.S.A.

[TheDevilMethod]

God bless President Trump and keep him safe.

[Grd]

I'm a 75 year old. This is one of my favorite songs ever. God bless Lee.

[jimbeckley]

I served during the Vietnam era from 68-73. I love this country and very proud to be an American 🇺🇸🇺🇸

[dennyt]

As a Vietnam Combat Veteran, this song brings tears of pride to me. God bless America.

[stevenmoore]

I don’t care what anyone says America is the greatest nation to ever exist! What we have done in the past 200 years of our existence is unprecedented in history. No other nation even comes close to what we have achieved!

[miriammaldonado]

I am not a born American citizen, but I love this country since day one. God bless the United States of America.

[ajvibesallday]

I love this song, I am a daughter of a world war II veteran who was shot and almost killed in Normandy and then was severely injured and very close to death in the Battle of the Bulge . Even though my dad went through a lot he always loved his country and taught us the meaning of patriotism. To this day and I'm 75 and still very patriotic I love my country and I love my president, President Trump. Even my 3-year-old grandson loves this song. His mom even made a video of him singing it all the way through for me. We were once in a restaurant and all of a sudden he started belting the song out right in the dining room. My heart gets overjoyed to hear this little 3 year old child no matter where he goes, wanting to sing God Bless the USA.

[davidpenrod]

As a retired combat vet, I will be the first to say America has plenty of problems, But I love this country, very proud to have defended the Freedom of the American people

[marylawson]

Lee Greenwood wrote and sang this beautiful song with the passion for America. Am an old lady and I cry every time I hear this. My uncle died in Normandy 3 months before I was born. They didn't tell my mother because she might miscarry and I can't imagine what my grandparents went through. Freedom comes with a heavy price and don't ever take it for granted.

[franandrews]

America wake up and listen to this song and play it LOUDLY so all can hear and pray for our country defend our flag and God bless the USA

[highergroundsurleshauteurs]

I'm proud to say today I'm an American citizen God bless the USA

[doogie]

The daughter of a WWII veteran this song brings tears. God bless!!

[barbarahunkeler]

I still cry and get chills every time I hear this song. God bless the USA! Thank you Lee Greenwood and Thank You to ALL the soldiers serving now and who have served & died to keep this country free!

[usvdpsl]

I am an immigrant and I love this country so much that I consider it as my home country . My two sons were born here . I am very proud to be an American! May God bless USA- my country

[allenbeto]

I am a Vietnam Veteran. I am proud of what we did and I would do it all over again.

[karlcooper]

I'm black and let me tell you this never gets old.

[the.original.K]

Without a doubt, the most important song ever written. Proud to be an American.

[rosietlee]

🇺🇸 GOD BLESS AMERICA AND AMERICAN 🇺🇸💝🇺🇸💝🇺🇸💝🇺🇸💝🇺🇸💝

[jimmystewart]

Vietnam Combat Veteran here, proud to be an American.

[ggggyo]

I can’t be the only proud American who cries every time he hears this beautiful song. God please stand over us and fix this crazy world and give us our America back GOD BLESS THE USA