American Anthem

All we've been given
 By those who came before
 The dream of a nation
 Where freedom would endure
 The work and prayers of centuries
 Have brought us to this day
 What shall be our legacy?
 What will our children say?
 Let them say of me
 I was one who believed
 In sharing the blessings
 I received
 Let me know in my heart
 When my days are through
 America, America
 I gave my best to you
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 Each generation from the plains
 To distant shore with the gifts
 What they were given
 Were determined to leave more
 Battles fought together
 Acts of conscience fought alone
 These are the seeds
 From which America has grown
 Let them say of me
 I was one who believed
 In sharing the blessings
 That I received
 Let me know in my heart
 When my days are through
 America, America
 I gave my best to you
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 For those who think
 They have nothing to share
 Who fear in their hearts
 There is no hero there
 Know each quiet act of dignity
 Is that which fortifies
 The soul of a nation
 That never dies
 Let them say of me
 I was one who believed
 In sharing the blessings
 I received
 Let me know in my heart
 When my days are through
 America, America
 I gave my best to you
 America
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 I gave my best to you