Story Behind The Song
Composed by the artist's father, she grew up singing a "John Philip Sousa" type arrangement, consistent with the era in which it was composed, at school assemblies throughout elementary school. This special arrangement retains the original melody and lyr
Song Description
Song conveys the joy of living in a land as grand as America, along with the happiness of having received this gift of love from God. Our freedom is seen as a byproduct of God's creation.
| Song Length |
3:30 |
Genre |
Unique - Patriotic, Rock - Religious |
| Tempo |
Multiple Tempos |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Exultant, Serene |
Subject |
Spirituality, Patriotic |
| Similar Artists |
Linda Ronstadt, Heart |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1950 - 1959 |
| |
Lyrics
AMERICA, GOD'S COUNTRY
NOTE: Originally composed in 1926 by my Dad, David Caruso, Sr. and written in the traditional "march-tempo" format of his era, I took the liberty of updating his song and putting a New Orleans spin on it. After the first (almost-traditional) verse, the tempo transitions into what I believe to be the first patriotic second-line in New Orleans musical history.
HERE ARE THE LYRICS:
It's grand to be living in a freedom-loving land
Where skies are always blue above
It's grand to be living in a freedom-loving land
America, it's you I love
REFRAIN
America, God's Country, it's our land, it's so grand, yes siree
America, God's Country, it's our land, it's so grand to be free
What a grand old flag is our red, white and blue
God gave us our land with His blessings so true
America, God's country, three cheers for the red, white and blue