Story Behind The Song

Song is a perspective of our country's history personified in Lady Liberty.

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Lyrics

American Ballad - Still Beautiful
Dedicated to the victims of September 11, 2001 attack on America
Copyright 2001, J. W. McAlister

She was born in troubled times and many feared she'd not survive
But those years made her stronger; she's still very much alive
She dreamed about a better life while she worked upon the land
She made her home secure by the labor of her hand

Such a humble start gave her a tender heart for helping those in need
She took in those without a home, becoming known for her good deeds
And she saw her sons and daughters grow to love her so
While the legacy of freedom she continues to bestow

Her name is America - Sweet Lady Liberty
Still the home of the brave - Still the land of the free
As free as the eagle flies - Across those spacious skies
America - You're still beautiful to me

She grew in grace and stature for all the world to see
The champion of justice and human dignity
The principles she stood for to this very day stand true
Just like colors that don't run, our hearts are red, white, and blue

Her name is America - Sweet Lady Liberty
Still the home of the brave - Still the land of the free
As free as the eagle flies - Across those spacious skies
America - You're still beautiful to me

Still the struggle stands before us for the battle we must win
Against evil from without and the enemy within

There is a bond between us, which will forever be
Paid for by the blood of those who so loved liberty
We the people of this mighty land will not go quietly
We'll fight to keep this dream alive from sea to shining sea

Her name is America - Sweet Lady Liberty
Still the home of the brave - And the land of the free
As free as the eagle flies - Across those spacious skies
Oh, America - You're still beautiful to me