Intro
Dm F C Dm F C
[Verse 1]
Dm F
I’m the river, I’m the rain
C
The lonesome whistle of a train
A#
I’m the amber waves of grain
Dm F
I’m the highway, I’m the farm
C
The fertile fields and boulevards
A#
The hand that rests over your heart
[Chorus 1]
Dm F
Oh oh oh
C
I’m the echo of the bell that’s ringing
Dm F
Oh oh oh
C
I’m the freedom in the song we’re singing
A# C
I’m the seed that’s in the dust
A#
I’m the prayer in God we trust
C
D place to dream for all of us
Dm F C Dm F C
I’m America
[Verse 2]
Dm F
I’m the music to the dance,
C
The open window to a chance
A#
The place where courage takes a stance
Dm F
All the colors that you see,
C
The lights from 30,000 feet,
A#
Ya I’m the roar of victory,
[Chorus 1]
Dm F
Oh oh oh
C
I’m the echo of the bell that’s ringing
Dm F
Oh oh oh
C
I’m the freedom in the song we’re singing
A# C
I’m the seed that’s in the dust
A#
I’m the prayer in God we trust
C
D place to dream for all of us
Dm
I’m America
[Solo]
Dm F | C | Dm F | C |
[Bridge]
A# C
I’m the fathers, I’m the sons,
Dm
I’m the footprints in the mud,
C C
I’m the shelter washed in blood
[Chorus 2]
Dm F C
Oh oh oh oh ohhhh
Dm F C A#
Oh oh oh oh ohhhh ya-eh
A# C
I’m the seed that’s in the dust
A#
I’m the prayer in God we trust
C
D place to dream for all of us
Dm F C
I’m America
Dm F C
I’m America
Dm
I’m America