In merry olde England, the king did decree
The Anglican Church was the one way,
But there was a group that had disagreed,
They packed their bags and they sailed away.*

They made their own country
(Made their own country)
Where each person could live life their own way.
(More than a country)
The land they conceived
(More than a country)
Will live on and on for many more days.
I won’t see this old land fadin’ away.

So many people have fought and died
To protect this land and its ideals,
I’m glad I don’t get locked up when I try
To speak my own mind & say what I feel.

It’s more than a country,
(More than a country)
It’s a beacon of freedom, here to stay.
(More than a country)
When there’s jeopardy,
(More than a country)
We will make sure the danger goes away.
I won’t see this old land fadin’ away.

[guitar solo]

When the situation’s lookin’ bad,
I keep in mind this is the USA.
We’ve always made it, and I’m so glad,
I know that we’ll never fade away!
Won’t fade away!

It’s more than a country,
(More than a country)
It’s a beacon of freedom, here to stay.
(More than a country)
When there’s jeopardy,
(More than a country)
We will make sure the danger goes away.
I won’t see this old land fadin’ away.