"America" genre: Americana
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	Country/rock anthem from Jon Deadwood's songwriter demo currently being shopped to music publishers. The song has taken on a new dimesnion after the Sept. 11th attacks on America
	CD: Gargantuan Productions Sampler   Label: Gargantuan Productions Credits: Music: J. DEADWOOD Lyrics: J. DEADWOOD & K. WIRKKALA Produced by Dave Patterson (guest musicians Dave Patterson lead guitar, Rick Cranford on drums)
	Story Behind the Song I wanted to write a song that expressed my love of my country and respect for its history. I loved hearing songs like that when I was growing up and felt like there just aren't enought of them out there when I wrote. The song has taken on a new dimension after the Sept. 11th terrorists attacks on America. Lyrics From the Empire State to the Golden Gate From the Rio Grande to Dakota Lands A nation’s born through hope and war 200 hundred years, blood, sweat and tears CHORUS: Shine America They came from foreign lands, hungry eyes, empty hands Tired, weary, wretched hearts finding freedom’s open arms Through the dark of the night a torch burning bright Lady Liberty for the world to see CHORUS BRIDGE: Ride free on blood stained wings Hold on to the dream that could only be America… SOLO CHORUS (X 2)

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