Thanks!, by Arlon Bennett

Thanks!

by Arlon Bennett

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Immediately download my song I AMERICA in your choice of 320k mp3, FLAC, (or just about any other format you could possibly desire!) as my additional Thank You! for coming to see me.

You probably got here because you saw me in concert somewhere and got the free download information on one of my postcards (or other marketing fluff). Thank you again for seeking me out here, and I hope you enjoy the music!

You can peruse, listen and purchase more songs at www.ArlonBennett.com.

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Sung from the viewpoint of America the beautiful.

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I AMERICA
© Arlon Bennett

I was born
on independence day
July fourth
They signed their lives away
So that I might form
a more perfect union

But I’m not perfect
And never claimed to be
My architects
were men who believed
in life, liberty and
pursuit of happiness

CHORUS
I am a father
I am a mother
I am a neighbor
I’m like no other
I am a wise man
I am a newborn child
Oh, I America

The people came
In any way they could
on iron ships and
dinghy’s made of wood
‘cause they believed
In streets paved with gold

But they learned
By the hammer and the axe
That what is earned
On their broken backs
Is worth more than
I could ever give

CHORUS

I’ve been blessed
By the almighty god
But I can’t rest
From those who want me shot
Every day’s a test
whether I will endure

So I
leave it up to you
To fight the fight
And do all you can do
To keep light
In the harbor burning bright

CHORUS