Ever since I can remember
I have seen you in my dreams
And the chance to be a part of you
I can't tell you what it means

As a stranger on a journey
You have made me feel at home
In the shelter of your tender care
I have never felt alone

America
Like so many men before
America
I found all my dreams-and more
Waiting at your door

America
In this land where freedom grew
America
I will sing in praise of you
And be grateful to
America

Other men may take for granted
Things that thrill me every day.
Could your wonders be more clear to me
Coming from so far away?

As a stranger, I remember
All my hopes and all my fears,
But the welcome, and the love I found
I'll remember through the years

America
Like so many men before
America
I found all my dreams-and more
Waiting at your door

America
In this land where freedom grew
America
I will sing in praise of you
And be grateful to
America

The strength that I needed
When I felt defeated
The courage that carried me through

Like so many others
My sisters and brothers
I found it, believing in you.

America
Like so many men before
America
I found all my dreams-and more
Waiting at your door

America
In this land where freedom grew
America
I will sing in praise of you
And be grateful to
America