Lookin’ in my rear view mirror
I watch the city disappear
Pinpoints of light that fade and scatter
Should we go east until we hit the shore
Or west across the desert floor
We both know it doesn’t really matter

I may not know where this road goes
But I got you ridin' shotgun and a change of clothes
And that’s all I need

So let’s ride this American road
Go out and live this American dream
No matter what we choose to do
If the flag is flyin’ red white and blue
We got a chance to make it

America, America, God shed his grace on thee

The sun’s going down, the sky’s getting darker
Just passed another mile marker
Twenty more to go until the next show
So don’t wait up because…

I’m takin’ the long way home
Across the USA
Stoppin’ this car at any dive bar
When I hear the music play
Whether it’s open mic or a nine piece band
Everybody’s stickin’ it to the man
It ain’t no shock, 
America knows how to rock!
America knows how to rock!

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

(So let's ride) I’m takin’ the long way home
(this American road) Across the USA
(Go out and find) Stoppin’ this car at any dive bar
(This American dream) When I hear the music play
The road we're drivin' is tried and true
When the flag is flyin' red white and blue
All across the land

(Let's ride) America knows how to rock!
(Across the USA) America knows how to rock!
Cause I'm takin' the long way home
On this American road!

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