When Para shared Shenandoah, I'm ashamed that I don't recall ever hearing it.

So, besides our National Anthem and America the Beautiful, what are other songs that you feel every American should know? It doesn't really matter if it's regional or genre.

Well, ",I'm a good old rebel "by Hout Axton is quite patriotic!

Song of the Patriot sung by Johnny Cash will be played at my funeral.

I don't know if it belongs here, but Kelly Pickler did a rendition of some song - something along the lines of 'Proud to be an American. God Bless the USA' that I've always found poignant.

^^^^ Lee Greenwood's God Bless The USA

If tomorrow all the things were gone I'd worked for all my life
And I had to start again with just my children and my wife
I'd thank my lucky stars to be livin' here today
'Cause the flag still stands for freedom and they can't take that away

And I'm proud to be an American where at least I know I'm free
And I won't forget the men who died, who gave that right to me
And I'd gladly stand up next to you and defend her still today
'Cause there ain't no doubt I love this land
God bless the USA

From the lakes of Minnesota, to the hills of Tennessee
Across the plains of Texas, from sea to shining sea
From Detroit down to Houston and New York to LA
Well, there's pride in every American heart
And it's time we stand and say

That I'm proud to be an American where at least I know I'm free
And I won't forget the men who died, who gave that right to me
And I'd gladly stand up next to you and defend her still today
'Cause there ain't no doubt I love this land
God bless the USA

And I'm proud to be an American where at least I know I'm free
And I won't forget the men who died, who gave that right to me
And I'd gladly stand up next to you and defend her still today
'Cause there ain't no doubt I love this land
God bless the USA

Stars and Stripes Forever
Words & music: John Philip Sousa

1.
Let martial note in triumph float,
And liberty extend its mighty hand
A flag appears, 'mid thund'rous cheers,
The banner of the western land.
The emblem of the brave and true,
Its folds protect no tyrant crew,
The red and white and starry blue,
Is freedom's shield and hope.
Other nations may deem their flags the best
And cheer them with fervid elation,
But the flag of the North and South and West
Is the flag of flags, the flag of Freedom's nation.

2.
Let eagle shriek from lofty peak,
The neverending watchword of our land.
Let summer breeze waft through the trees
The echo of the chorus grand.
Sing out for liberty and light,
Sing out for freedom and the right,
Sing out for Union and its might,
Oh, patriotic sons!
Other nations may deem their flags the best
And cheer them with fervid elation,
But the flag of the North and South and West
Is the flag of flags, the flag of Freedom's nation.

Refrain:
Hurrah for the flag of the free,
May it wave as our standard forever,
The gem of the land and the sea,
The banner of the right.
Let despots remember the day
When our fathers with mighty endeavor,
Proclaim'd as they march'd to the fray,
That by their might, and by their right,
It waves forever!

Not a song, but apropos.

quote:

Originally posted by 12131:
^^^^ Lee Greenwood's God Bless The USA

Thanks. Yup, that's it. I guess it was posted already up above.

First time I heard the song was when Pickler sang it on Idol. Brought tears to my eyes. I haven't heard it since but I still remember it.

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This might not qualify but it always makes me feel patriotic.

Any votes for "The Marine Corps Hymn"? (and I was a squid)