Intro : D Bm G D Is this just an illusion Bm G D That I made inside my head to get me by? Bm 20 years in debt 20 years in the government G D 20 years can never get me by A Then I feel you close Feel you close like you wanted me to G Feel you close like you wanted me to Believe in you Bm G D Rise to the top of the world, America A Bm G America, don't you cry D Lift me up A Give me strength to press on Bm G D Rise to the top of the world, America A Bm G America, don't you cry D Lift me up A D Give me strength to press on Bm G D From farmers in the fields Bm G D To the tallest of the towers that fall and rise Bm G 1-7-7-6 D The names upon the list Bm G D For all the ones that gave until they died A Don't you hold back G Bm G D I can see in your mind, and your mind will set you free A Then I feel you close Feel you close like you wanted me to G Feel you close like you wanted me to Believe in you Bm G D Rise to the top of the world, America A Bm G America, don't you cry D Lift me up A Give me strength to press on Bm G D Rise to the top of the world, America A Bm G America, don't you cry D Lift me up A D Give me strength to press on Bm G D Rise to the top of the world, America A Bm G America, don't you cry D Lift me up A Give me strength to press on Bm G D Rise to the top of the world, America A Bm G America, don't you cry D Lift me up A D Give me strength to press on