O beautiful for glorious themes
Our history’s refrain,
Despite so many tragedies,
We strive ever to attain.
America! America!
Truth shine its light on thee,
And fill this land with helping hands
From sea to shining sea
O beautiful for heroes proved
In liberating strife,
Who more than self their country loved,
And mercy more than life
America! America!
May Truth thy goals refine
Until all success be nobleness,
And every gain sublime
O beautiful for heroic deeds
Where stunning valor shines,
A testament to Freedom's needs,
That stirs our hearts and minds.
America! America!
Truth mend thine every flaw
Infuse thy soul with self-control,
Thy liberty with law
O beautiful for glory told
Of valiant battles fought
When Patriots from days of old
Risked all and asked for naught.
America! America!
Truth shine its light on thee,
Until selfish gain will no more stain
The banner of the free
O beautiful for Patriots’ dream
That sees beyond the years
Thine iridescent cities gleam
Undimmed by human tears
America! America!
Truth shine its light on thee,
And fill this land with helping hands
From sea to shining sea
First version, April 2012
