Story Behind The Song
Grandfather bringing his family to America. inigration
| Song Length |
3:51 |
Genre |
Folk - Rock, Blues - Rock |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Subject |
Freedom, Race/Ethnicity |
Similar Artists |
Bruce Springsteen |
Lyrics
Grandpa was a Mason
Hardest worker you've ever seen
He came to America
In 1919
The Country was flowing rich
with possibilities
In 1920 he filled his home
with his family
America, America
you made a man of me
the promise of a better life
taught to be free
His 3rd child was my mother
They arrived from Sicily
Welcomed at Ellis Island
And by Lady Liberty
Blood, sweat and tears
to realize his dream
His youngest son left for War
Died on the beach in Normandy
America, America
We've given you our best
The promise of a better life
Is what brought us west
Caught up in the chaos
Seeking refuge from the reign
The tired and poor huddled masses
Wait out an evil war game
Families seeking freedom
Where open arms used to wait
Now they're met with fear,
ignorance, mistrust, and hate
America, American
God shed his grace on thee
Show the world your brotherhood
From sea to shining sea
AMERICA AMERICAN
we ARE DEVERSITY
LETS SHOW THE WORLD OUR BROTHERHOOD
From sea to shining sea