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12/20/14

American Pride

American Pride
Recorded by Alabama
Written by Randy Owen


Intro:
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American pride  something you feel inside
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Something you can't describe American pride

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Dad said son I'm proud you won
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But the game is more than any toy
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Momma said now son say sir and say ma'am
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And be proud you're a southern boy


You play when you're hurtin'
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And you work when you're tired
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Cause that was Grandpa's way
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The biscuits are better at Granny's house
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And the gravy tastes great all day

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American pride yes it is something you feel inside
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Something you can't describe something you cannot hide
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American pride  something you feel inside
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Traditions run deep and wide with American pride

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When a baby is born we all celebrate
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With tears of joy in family eyes
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Cause we all know the baby will grow
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Up with American pride

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Yeah we work and we play and we have our own ways
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And we don't all look alike
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But if the cause is right we stand up and fight
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To protect our American pride

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