America, I'm a lucky guy, 'cause from the first day of my birth,
I fell into the safe keeping of the greatest place on earth.
Hold me close, America, close so I can see -
All the things you are all about, what you are to me:
Justice ringing with liberty, all the freedoms you give to me.
Hold me close, America, you're my destiny.
Choir: We are free to speak as we please, Michael: Hear what I'm saying.
Choir: Free to worship God on our knees, Michael: God, I am praying.
Choir: Free from fear, from want, all of these, and more,
Michael: The gift is our freedom, and more, so much more.
Choir: We are free to move through the land, Michael: There's no limitations,
Choir: Live the dreams that make our life grand, Michael: Our dreams and creations.
Choir: Offer those who suffer a hand, Michael: That's America, and more.
So, hold me close, America, close so I can see -
All the things you are all about, what you are to me:
Justice ringing with liberty, all the freedoms you give to me.
Hold me close, America, you're my destiny.
Let's raise up our voices to those who serve.
Who walk the fire with iron nerve - to keep us free, so we'll remain free.
So, hold them close, America, they risk their lives for you,
Men and women protecting us, our red, white, and blue.
Some have died to sustain our peace, battle cries brought to Victory!
Hold them close, America, they have kept us free.
And with them in your hearts America, I pray that you will -
Choir: Hold me close, America, Michael: Hold on to me.
Choir: Close so I can see, Michael: I see America!
Choir: All the things you are all about, Michael: Oh, yeah.
Choir: What you are to me: Michael: Oh, you're everything to me.
Michael: Justice ringing with liberty, Choir: Ring out, ring out!
Michael: All the freedoms you give to me, Choir: We cherish our freedom. Michael: Hold me close, America, you're my - my destiny Choir: My destiny!
Michael & Choir: So, hold me close, hold me close, you gotta hold me close, America!
Michael: I love you, America!
