I seem to hear the thundering of the cannons
From two hundred years ago.
I seem to see the array of the soldiers
Marching to attack Her Majesty's armies.
I seem to hearken the rolls of the drums.
I seem to behold the unfurling of the banners.
All is for the Independence,
For freedom and for democracy!
I recall the Solemn vow:
"Give me liberty, or give me death!"
So America's born and lives.
The tradition prevails.
If every people under the tyranny
Either of feudalism or of communism
Can be up and roar:
"Give me liberty, or give me death!"
Then we will have the world peace----
The peace we desire so long!
Oh, God, I pray Thee:
Let the spirit of America
Inspire peoples in the world!