[Verse 1]

Sun’s comin’ up on a small-town street,

Flags on the porches, neighbors you meet.

From the dusty plains to the ocean’s foam,

Where every dreamer can find a home.

We work hard, we stand tall,

We lend a hand when you start to fall.

[Chorus]

Only in America, the land of the free,

Where the stars and the stripes fly high for you and me.

From the wide open prairies to the city lights at night,

We’ve got freedom in our hearts and the future in our sight.

Yeah, I thank God every day I’m where I’m meant to be,

Living my life in sweet liberty—

Only in America.

[Verse 2]

We’ve got Friday nights under stadium lights,

And Sunday mornings where the church bells chime.

Mountains high, rivers wide,

Every road’s an open ride.

You can chase your dream, take your shot,

And be proud of everything you’ve got.

[Chorus]

Only in America, the land of the free,

Where the stars and the stripes fly high for you and me.

From the wide open prairies to the city lights at night,

We’ve got freedom in our hearts and the future in our sight.

Yeah, I thank God every day I’m where I’m meant to be,

Living my life in sweet liberty—

Only in America.

[Bridge]

We stand together when the times get tough,

This country’s built on faith and love.

From the soldier’s oath to a farmer’s hands,

We’re bound by the same great land.

[Chorus]

Only in America, the land of the free,

Where the stars and the stripes fly high for you and me.

From the wide open prairies to the city lights at night,

We’ve got freedom in our hearts and the future in our sight.

Yeah, I thank God every day I’m where I’m meant to be,

Living my life in sweet liberty—

Only in America.

[Outro]

With the red, white, and blue in the clear blue sky,

I’m proud to live, I’m proud to try…

Only in America.

© 2026 Thomas Bruggemann, Heartfelt Lyrics