American Anthem - tribute to a new era of Americanism

Lyrics- read by President Joseph Biden on January 20, 2021

Ken Burns documentary "War": This song brought to me the thoughts of brave men and women and how so many sacrificed that we can receive the blessings as united people who live in this wonderful nation. 

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?
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
Each generation from the plains
To distant shore with the gifts
What they were given
Were determined
To leave more
Valiant battles fought together
Acts of conscience fought alone
These are the seeds
From which America has grown
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
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 never dies
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
Source: Musixmatch
Songwriters: Scheer Gene A
American Anthem lyrics © Gene Scheer D/b/a Gene Ink, Gene Ink