(Verse 1)

I see the heartache on a stranger’s face,

I hear the silence where love’s been replaced.

This land was built on hope and prayer,

But we’re losing sight of what was always there.

(Pre-Chorus)

It ain’t red, it ain’t blue,

It’s me and it’s you…

(Chorus)

Stand together, America, don’t let the fire die,

Hand in hand, we can reach for the sky.

Through the hurt, through the hate, there’s a better plan,

Stand together, America, and take back this land.

(Verse 2)

We’ve all stumbled, we’ve all known pain,

But love can heal what hate can’t claim.

The dream’s still burning, though the night feels long,

If we lift our voices, we’ll find our song.

(Pre-Chorus)

It ain’t mine, it ain’t yours,

It’s a promise worth fighting for…

(Chorus)

Stand together, America, don’t let the fire die,

Hand in hand, we can reach for the sky.

Through the hurt, through the hate, there’s a better plan,

Stand together, America, and take back this land.

(Instrumental break)

(Verse 3-storytelling)

Old Joe down the street lost his job last fall,

Mary works two shifts just to pay the bills for all.

Kids play in the yard, dreams bigger than the town,

If we give them hope, they won’t be held down.

(Pre-Chorus)

It ain’t rich, it ain’t poor,

It’s a chance to open the door…

(Chorus)

Stand together, America, don’t let the fire die,

Hand in hand, we can reach for the sky.

Through the hurt, through the hate, there’s a better plan,

Stand together, America, and take back this land.

(Bridge -emotional, instrumental build with fiddle & steel)

From the fields to the city, from the mountains to the sea,

This country’s only strong when we all believe.

Raise your voice, lift your heart, let the healing start,

The power of a nation is a people’s heart.

(Verse 4 -uplifting, hopeful)

Every town, every street, there’s a story to tell,

Of courage and kindness that can break the spell.

The fight’s not over, but together we’ll stand,

Hand in hand, rebuilding this land.

(Chorus -full band, layered harmonies)

Stand together, America, don’t let the fire die,

Hand in hand, we can reach for the sky.

Through the hurt, through the hate, there’s a better plan,

Stand together, America, and take back this land.

(Chorus 2 -soaring outro, extended)

Stand together, America, don’t let the fire die,

Lift your hearts, lift your hands, reach for the sky.

Through the storm, through the night, there’s a brighter day,

Stand together, America, and light the way.

(Outro -soft, acoustic fade)

Stand together… hand in hand…

America… rise again…

Stand together…