Lyrics
[Verse]
I see America in boardrooms
Counting profits by the day
I see America in school cooks
Stretchin' meals another way
I see America in billionaires
Who never think they've had enough
I see America in calloused hands
Still believin' hope is tough
[Pre-Chorus]
They say, "Love it or leave it"
Like there's only black and white
But some of us love this old country
Enough to lose some sleep at night
[Chorus]
They say, "Love it or leave it"
Buddy, I ain't goin' anywhere
This old house needs fixin'
And I still live here
Two hundred and fifty candles
And I'm still makin' my plea
May we become the country
We keep claimin' to be
[Verse 2]
I see America in angry men
Who say the stranger doesn't belong
I see America in neighbors
Helpin' somebody move along
I see America in politicians
Sellin' fear like lemonade
I see America in volunteers
Cleanin' up after the parade
[Pre-Chorus]
They say, "Love it or leave it"
Like dissent is disloyalty
But every right we now take for granted
Started with somebody disagreein'
[Chorus]
They say, "Love it or leave it"
Buddy, I ain't goin' anywhere
This old house needs fixin'
And I still live here
Two hundred and fifty candles
And I'm still makin' my plea
May we become the country
We keep claimin' to be