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Verse 1

All we've been given, by

those who came before, the

dream of a nation, where

freedom would endure, the

work and prayers of centuries, have

brought us to this day

What shall be our legacy? What

will our children say?

Chorus

Let them say of me, I was

one who believed, in

sharing the blessings

I received, let me

know in my heart, when my

days are through

America America, I

Dm7/G G7 C (piano: C major arpeggio into bridge)

gave my best to you

[PIANO BRIDGE]

Verse 2

Each generation from the

plains to distant shore with the

gifts that they were given, were

determined to leave more

Battles fought together, acts of

conscience fought alone

these are the seeds from which

America has grown

Chorus

Let them say of me, I was

one who believed, in

sharing the blessings that

I received, let me

know in my heart, when my

days are through

America America, I

Dm7/G G7 C (piano: C major arpeggio into solo)

gave my best to you

Piano solo

Verse 3

For those who think they

have nothing to share, who

fear in their hearts, there

is no hero there, know each

quiet act of dignity is

that which fortifies the

soul of a nation

that will never die

Chorus

Let them say of me, I was

one who believed in

sharing the blessings

I received, let me

know in my heart, when my

days are through

America America, I

gave my best to you...

America (PIANO finishes 2nd "America"), I

gave my best to you.