Misc Television – We The People - American Citizen (Guitar)

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[Intro] Am G Em F [Verse]
Am                      G
If you were born here, it's automatic

Em
You got your membership right outta the gate

F
But if that ain't you, yeah, it's not too late

Am                               G
If you were born somewhere else and wanna make a life here

Em
Gotta spend a few years and pass the test

F
Take an oath saying you love this country the best
[Pre-Chorus]
Am            G                   Em
Oh, I can see a day when we will celebrate

F
We'll celebrate, we'll celebrate as we say
[Chorus]
Am           G
I am, I am an American citizen

Em
This ain't just the place I'm living in

F
I got rights like electing the president

Am            G
I am, I am an American citizen

Em
Our foundation's a nation of immigrants

F                Am
I am an American citizen

G       Em      F
Oh      Oh      Oh
[Verse]
Am                      G
We the, the people, come from all over the world

Em
We believe that there's nowhere better

F
We are strong when we stand together

Am                                        G
And right now in a small-town courthouse, history is being made

Em
There's freedom welling up in someone's eyes

F
'Cause their dream is being realized
[Pre-Chorus]
Am            G                   Em
Today could be the day that we, we celebrate

F
We celebrate, we celebrate as we say
[Chorus]
Am           G
I am, I am an American citizen

Em
This ain't just the place I'm living in

F
I got rights like electing the president

Am            G
I am, I am an American citizen

Em
Our foundation's a nation of immigrants

F                  Am
I am an American citizen

G       Em      F
Oh      Oh      Oh

Am
I am an American Citizen

G       Em      F
Oh      Oh      Oh
[Verse]
Am
When you're a citizen, you get the right to vote

G
When you can speak your mind, whatever floats your boat

Em
You can petition for close family members

F
To come and live here and be together

Am
You can run for office and lead your crew

G
But you got some responsibilities, too

Em
If in this country, there's ever a need

F
Serve on a jury from overseas

Am
Support and defend the constitution

G
Taxes you pay are a contribution

Em
For the freedom and liberty

F
My country, 'tis of thee
[Chorus]
Am           G
I am, I am an American citizen

Em
This ain't just the place I'm living in

F
I got rights like electing the president

Am            G
I am, I am an American citizen

Em
Our foundation's a nation of immigrants

F                  Am
I am an American citizen

G       Em      F
Oh      Oh      Oh

Am
I am an American Citizen

G       Em      F
Oh      Oh      Oh
I am an American Citizen
G       Em      F
Oh      Oh      Oh