[Verse 1] I wake up here and count my blessings On a porch line painted by the dawn Boots on ground, heart full of reverence For the names that kept us standing strong From the fields to the flags on the houses From the hard days we all walked through Every prayer I learned as a young man Feels like a road that led me to you [Pre-Chorus] And I know Freedom cost a lot I don't take that lightly I don't forget what I got [Chorus] I'm proud of this land (proud of this land) Thankful for each hand (each hand) For the ones who gave it all To keep us on our feet and stand I'm thankful for God (thankful for God) For the mercy in His plan I'm proud of this land I'm proud of this land [Verse 2] There’s a folded flag in the hallway And a story in the kitchen chair A mama with her sleeves rolled up late Still trusting He was always there I see grace in the mailman’s wave In the small-town church bell sound In the quiet kind of courage That keeps this old place turning round [Pre-Chorus] And I know We’ve been tested hard Still we’re held together By a hand that heals the scars [Chorus] I'm proud of this land (proud of this land) Thankful for each hand (each hand) For the ones who gave it all To keep us on our feet and stand I'm thankful for God (thankful for God) For the mercy in His plan I'm proud of this land I'm proud of this land [Bridge] For every tear, for every name For every grave, for every flame We carry more than we can say But love still lights the way So let it ring, let it rise Through the tears in our eyes We are blessed, we are free And I thank You for me [Chorus] I'm proud of this land (proud of this land) Thankful for each hand (each hand) For the ones who gave it all To keep us on our feet and stand I'm thankful for God (thankful for God) For the mercy in His plan I'm proud of this land I'm proud of this land [Outro] I'm proud of this land And thankful for His hand
