[Verse 1] We raise our hands when the anthem plays, Stand together through the nights and days, Love this land, even flaws we see, 'Cause loving truth is loving honestly. No, we ain't perfect, never claimed that name, We've felt hard storms and carried hard pain, Pages in the story got tears and scars, But every step forward brought us this far. [Chorus] It's been a bumpy ride down this long road, Heavy hearts and carrying heavy loads, But we've come a long way, that's plain to see, Still standing strong and still flying free. Rich or poor, standing side by side, Black or white, with our heads held high, Red or blue when opinions divide, We're all red, white, and blue inside. [Verse 2] History rolled through some rocky days, Wrong turns taken on unfinished ways, But we kept moving, learning as we grew, Trying to make old promises come true. Around this world there are many souls, Dreaming of freedoms we sometimes hold, To speak your mind and to chase your dream, To choose your path and be who you mean. [Bridge] Freedom ain't something we should ignore, Some people pray for an open door, And every sunrise on this land we stand, Can be a blessing we don't always understand. [Verse 3] From city lights to the country roads, Different stories and different goals, Different voices, different points of view, Still one flag flying over me and you. No matter where your journey began, No matter the color of your hands, We're tied together by a common thread, Hope in our hearts and courage ahead. [Chorus] It's been a bumpy ride down this long road, Heavy hearts and carrying heavy loads, But we've come a long way, that's plain to see, Still standing strong and still flying free. Rich or poor, standing side by side, Black or white, with our heads held high, Red or blue when opinions divide, We're all red, white, and blue inside. [Outro / Bridge] So love this land and the road we've known, The highs, the lows, and the seeds we've sown, Not because we're perfect — that ain't true, But because we're growing and we're making it through.
