Story Behind the Song
Originally written for, submitted to, and accepted by The National Headquarters Of The American Legion for use at meetings and conventions. This, more generic version, is less specific than The American Legion version in reference to The American Legion.
Lyrics
"I LOVE AMERICA"
Do you understand the reasons
That we have American legions?
Do you know why our flag's red, white, and blue?
When you go to church on Sunday,
Do you live like it on Monday?
Or, is it just another chore you have to do?
I love America, land of the free.
I love America, there's not a better place to be.
If you remember sons and daughters
That fought across the waters
To keep us free to live the way we do,
Then, you'll understand the reasons
We have troops in foreign regions.
And, I'll tell you why our flag's red, white, and blue.
Our flag is red for the blood shed
To keep our country free.
Love of God's the reason our nation came to be.
Blue is for the valor of all the brave that died.
White signifies the sacrifice of those they left behind.
I love America, land of the free.
I love America, there's not a better place to be.
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