AMERICAN ANTHEM

(by Gene Scheer)


All we've been given 				3211\6 21\6655
  by those who came before,
The dream of a nation 				111\712 343212
  where freedom would endure.
The work and prayers of centuries 		345553211 343213
  have brought us to this day.
What shall be our legacy? 			4345321 343455
  What will our children say?


	Let them say of me, 			345/61 234321\5
	  I was one who believed
	in sharing the blessings 		171171/5 312
	  I received.
	Let me know in my heart 		34553/6 3543213
	  when my days are through, 
	America, America, 			3435 1\611 431111
	  I gave my best to you.

Each generation 					3211\6 611\6655
  from the plains to distant shore,	
With the gifts that they were given, 	1\711\712 2343213
  were determined to leave more.
Battles fought together, 				555323 2343213
  acts of conscience fought alone,
These are the seeds from which 		4345321 \565555
  America has grown.

	Let them say of me, ...

For those who think 				1351 111\655
  they have nothing to share,
Who fear in their hearts 				111\71 2343212
  there is no hero there.
Know each quiet act of dignity 		345553211 34321/5
  is that which fortifies
The soul of a nation 				3434533 343455
  that never dies.

	Let them say of me, ...

	America, America,			3435 1\611 431111
	  I gave my best to you.
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