[Intro]
Echoes of the old land, whispers in the air
Stories of the legacy, born in the prayer
[Verse 1]
I was raised on rain and stone
Boots on mud, bones made strong
Red brick walls and chapel bells
Heard that fire in the cold
Tried to bend me, tried to break me
Tried to name me something small
But I stand where my father stood
I won’t bow to you any more
[Pre-Chorus]
Hear me now
I won’t hide
Cross on my heart
Fire in my stride
[Chorus]
England in my blood
Stand up, stand up
I won’t be impressed
England in my blood
A Christian King
Stand up, stand up
Let the whole earth sing
[Verse 2]
Hands raw from work and weather
Thorns and roses on my sleeve
I know grace can lift a man
When he learns how to believe
Not for crowns, not for applause
Not for gold or what it buys
I was made for something more
That’s the flame behind my eyes
[Pre-Chorus]
Hear me now
I won’t hide
Cross on my heart
Fire in my stride
[Chorus]
England in my blood
Stand up, stand up
I won’t be impressed
England in my blood
A Christian King
Stand up, stand up
Let the whole earth sing
[Outro]
From the ancient stones to the rising sun
The spirit of the past, forever one
Standing tall, unbreakably strong
In this land where I belong