Story Behind The Song
A patriotic song about America inspired by my love for the greatest country to ever exist on the face of the earth and for my desire for people to stop and think of all we take for granted and never lose sight of how fragile our freedoms are.
Song Description
Patriotic song about America and those who made it great and still do.
| Song Length |
4:19 |
Genre |
Country - Americana, Classical - Contemporary |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Mixed Vocals |
| Mood |
Exultant, Sociable |
Subject |
Patriotic, General |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
"Who We Are"
Words & Music © Tom Sierak 2012
VERSE 1.
Bless the sons and daughters
Who answer freedom's call
And all the unknown heroes
Who sacrificed it all
Bless the waiting families
With longing hearts that burn
Praying for their loved ones
Swift and safe return.
CHORUS
Across the land, our nation's pride
Stands arm in arm and side by side
We come from near and from afar
From every stripe to every star
America...is who we are
VERSE 2.
Doctors and the nurses
Police out on patrol
The farmers in the heartland
And truckers on the roll
Teachers in the classroom
Firemen at the burn
And all the unsung heroes
Who ask nothing in return
CHORUS
Across the land, our nation's pride
Stands arm in arm and side by side
We come from near and from afar
From every stripe to every star
America is who we are
VERSE 3. (½ VERSE)
Bless the Founding Fathers
For the gift they brought to bear
May we never take for granted
The freedoms we all share
CHORUS (FINAL ONLY)
And when my time has finally passed
And I have breathed my very last
May the sacred, precious soil that covers me
Stay rich and free eternally.
America is who we are