I took the first flight out that I could find
To follow blind into the night

I broke my mothers mind when I took flight
Oh land of the free, save me

America
So bright and free for me at seventeen
America, my dear
I break at the seams now
And I cry for you

I am an only child
It’s a subtle bind
To be the only one gone

I took the last train home
Leaned my head on the window
Oh land of the free, too brave for me

America
So bright and free for me at seventeen
America, my dear
I break at the seams now
America
So bright and free for me at seventeen
America, my dear
I break at the seams now
And I cry for you my dear
My dear
My dear