They're rolling out big plans today Passin' laws that change what you can say And at home they're fightin' in the streets Over politics and the way things used to be It's not about who's right or wrong 'Cause they'll defend their right to bein' free I'm not buildin' walls by singin' songs I'm proud to be an All American singer Some people talk of tolerance But they won't tolerate a diff'rent stance No they're not fine with stayin' blind To injustices they see every day When it comes to crime and equal pay I think it's time we find a better way I'll stand up for democracy I'm proud to be an All American singer I'm gonna get down off the soapbox Get back behind a guitar and a band Stop singin' songs that draw hard lines Set the stage for chaos and divide I'm not here to say you're wrong We can come together through a song And they take pride in takin' sides Well I'm proud to be an All American singer I hear talkin' on the radio War on thought and conspiracy And some people judge their fellow men By their party or the colour of their skin If I see you down the road my friend It don't matter the race or class you're livin' in We all find solace in a song So I'm proud to be an All American singer I'm gonna get down off the soapbox And get back behind a guitar and a band Stop singin' songs that draw hard lines Set the stage for chaos and divide I'm not here to say you're wrong We can come together through a song And they take pride in takin' sides Well I'm proud to be an All American singer Yeah they take pride in takin' sides Well I'm proud to be an All American singer