Far
We've been traveling far
Without a home
But not without a star
Free
Only want to be free
We huddle close
Hang on to a dream

On the boats and on the planes
They're coming to America
Never looking back again
They're coming to America

Home, don't it seem so far away
Oh, we're traveling light today
In the eye of the storm
In the eye of the storm

Home, to a new and a shiny place
Make our bed, and we'll say our grace
Freedom's light burning warm
Freedom's light burning warm

Everywhere around the world
They're coming to America
Every time that flag's unfurled
They're coming to America

Got a dream to take them there
They're coming to America
Got a dream they've come to share
They're coming to America

They're coming to America
They're coming to America
They're coming to America
They're coming to America
Today, today, today, today, today

My country 'tis of thee
Today
Sweet land of liberty
Today
Of thee I sing
Today
Of thee I sing
Today



Lyrics submitted by Ice

Track duration: 04:20

"America" as written by Paul Simon

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, EMI Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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    General Comment:[spam]
    Flag Jody11on October 10, 2011   Link
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    General Comment:Italian-American
    Polish-American
    Irish-American
    English-American
    Chinese-American
    Armenian-American
    Iranian-American
    Korean-American
    ...to name but a few.

    Indeed, from everywhere around the world they're coming to America. Great song.
    Flag Karlon February 21, 2010   Link
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    General Comment:Anything Diamond touches truly "sparkles", including the vast majority of his wardrobe. Disputedly the best showman in the history of broadcast music. He gives his heart to the audience. America is a sterling example. All hail Neil!
    Flag Jordo013on August 06, 2009   Link
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    General Comment:Surely a song directed to the mass incoming of immigrants looking for some fortune and fame in America.

    midnight_listener: besides the native Indians, who's "really" American?
    Flag LittlePrincezzon February 28, 2009   Link
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    General Comment:atralis, i dont know where you got that from but you shouldnt be saying that. he himself is the son of polish and russian immigrants and he IS NOT an immigrant hater. be careful with what you say next time...
    Flag midnight_listeneron April 01, 2008   Link
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    General Comment:im from Canada, and i must say im jealous
    this song rocks!
    Flag jasmine.xOon March 16, 2008   Link
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    General Comment:I agree with you lisap86, this song fills American hearts with patriotic pride. I wish Reagan had used this song as his 1984 re-election campaign theme.
    No other song-not even the national anthem-encapsulates the ideals that American was founded on.
    Flag Sozlukon February 22, 2008   Link
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    General Comment:This song is so awesome, AMERICA!!!
    Flag danimal120on February 09, 2008   Link
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    General Comment:This should replace the Star Spangled Banner as the National Anthem. Doesn't this song just make you wanna raise your fist in the air and yell out "AMERICA!!"
    Flag lisap86on April 27, 2007   Link
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    General Comment:Few people know that Neil Diamond is fueled creatively by his massive hatred for immigrants.
    Flag Atralison March 28, 2007   Link

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