[Verse 1]
Grew up standin' for the anthem
Hand on my heart in the heat
Granddad’s cap said “U.S. Army”
Mud from a far-off street
He’d say “Son, this land ain’t perfect
But it’s ours to guard and keep”
“If you love it, then you fight
For the borders and the dreams”
[Chorus]
I love America, this heartland home
From small town flags to the city stone
If you wanna tear it down, you’re in the wrong crowd
We stand our ground, we say it out loud
For faith and family, the brave and the free
We lock that gate, we hold that key
I love America
And America loves me
[Verse 2]
Sunday mornin’ under that steeple
Pastor prayin’ for the troops
Mama hummin’ “God Bless Country”
Bible open in the pew
We work hard, we pay our taxes
We don’t ask for much at all
Just a fair day, safe kids sleepin’
And a fence that’s standin’ tall
[Chorus]
I love America, this heartland home
From small town flags to the city stone
If you wanna tear it down, you’re in the wrong crowd
We stand our ground, we say it out loud
For faith and family, the brave and the free
We lock that gate, we hold that key
I love America
And America loves me
[Bridge]
Some folks talk like rules don’t matter (hey!)
Like lines on a map ain’t real
But someone’s son is on that border
Wearin’ boots of steel
You can call me old, call me stubborn
I call it loyalty
To the ones who came here lawful
Chasin’ that dream
[Chorus]
I love America, this heartland home
From small town flags to the city stone
If you wanna tear it down, you’re in the wrong crowd
We stand our ground, we say it out loud
For faith and family, the brave and the free
We lock that gate, we hold that key
I love America
Yeah, this land of liberty
I love America
And it’s home to me