American

i hear so much bitchin and complainin
sayin
this and sayin that
too much blamin
pointin fingers
just waitin
to pull the trigger
people want to run this country down
and you know what
i think it needs to stop right now
oh

i'm damn proud to be an american
i've fought for this country with some real good friends
hey somebody had to take a stand
those ones that didnt make it back
dont let it be in vain
show a little respect
or pack up your things
and go a different way
if you dont like it here
you're free to leave
yeah thats more than ok with me
cuz i will always be
tried and true
red, white and blue
an american

well buddy
i know you got your freedom of speech
but dont forget
who fought for it
what you say
is puttin soldiers in harms way
and brother thats not ok
people want to run this country down
and you know what
i think it needs to stop right now
oh

i'm damn proud to be an american
i've fought for this country with some real good friends
hey somebody had to take a stand
those ones that didnt make it back
dont let it be in vain
show a little respect
or pack up your things
and go a different way
if you dont like it here
you're free to leave
yeah thats more than ok with me
cuz i will always be
tried and true
red, white and blue
an american

hey i know i'm not the only one that feels like this
so if you agree
come on ya'll
stand up and fight with me

i'm damn proud to be an american
i've fought for this country with some real good friends
hey somebody had to take a stand
those ones that didnt make it back
dont let it be in vain
show a little respect
or pack up your things
and go a different way
if you dont like it here
you're free to leave
yeah thats more than ok with me
cuz i will always be
tried and true
red, white and blue
an american