Written by George Thimmesch. George comes from a working class family and in his past worked at multiple hard labor jobs. He also is proud of and grateful for his country, America. Based on three fictional characters who somewhere along the line he was, knew, or worked with. God bless America.
lyrics
I run a press at the factory, just like my father before me
Family and work take all my time
Just south of the Mason Dixon line
But the jobs are shipping overseas
I wonder what’ll happen to me
But I ain’t dumb I’m going to college
I’ll try something new, go get some knowledge
‘Cause I love this country, yea, I love this country
I drive a truck for my livin’, that I get lonely is a given
I’ve driven through all of our states
Each one’s a beauty, make no mistake
To fill up my rig now costs a grand
I’ve seen it crush many a good man
But the highways need me for haulin’
The life blood of this land is callin’
‘Cause I love this country, yea, I love this country
(Guitar)
I run a farm in the Midwest
Three kids and a wife I do my best
I raise my crops in the dirt
Wear leather boots and a flannel shirt
Now all the city folk want my land
Take all I’ve done with my bare hands
All those lawyers well I sure can smell ‘em
But they can kiss my ass I ain’t sellin’
‘Cause I love this country, yea, I love this country
(Guitar)
credits
from Flannel Animal,
track released December 30, 2010
George Thimmesch - Vocal, Harmonica, Rhythm Guitar
David Mahnke - Lead Guitar
Ian Sallmann - Drums, Backing Vocal, Bass Guitar
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