Toby Keith – Courtesy of the Red, White, and Blue (The Angry American)

About the Song:

• “Courtesy of the Red, White, and Blue (The Angry American)” is a patriotic country song performed by Toby Keith. It was released in 2002 as the lead single from his album “Unleashed.”
• This powerful anthem was written in response to the September 11 attacks and serves as a tribute to the resilience and patriotism of the American people. The song’s lyrics convey a sense of pride, defiance, and determination in the face of adversity.
• “Courtesy of the Red, White, and Blue” struck a chord with audiences, becoming a rallying cry for unity and patriotism in the aftermath of the attacks. Its bold and unapologetic message resonated with listeners, making it one of Toby Keith’s most iconic and enduring songs.

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Lyrics:

American Girls and American Guys
We’ll always stand up and salute
We’ll always recognize
When we see Old Glory Flying
There’s a lot of men dead
So we can sleep in peace at night
When we lay down our head

My daddy served in the army
Where he lost his right eye
But he flew a flag out in our yard
‘Til the day that he died
He wanted my mother, my brother, my sister and me
To grow up and live happy
In the land of the free

Now this nation that I love
Has fallen under attack
A mighty sucker punch came flyin’ in
From somewhere in the back
Soon as we could see it clearly
Through our big black eye
Man, we lit up your world
Like the 4th of July

Hey, Uncle Sam
Put your name at the top of his list
And the Statue of Liberty
Started shakin’ her fist
And the eagle will fly
And there’s gonna be hell
When you hear Mother Freedom
Start ringin’ her bell
And it’ll feel like the whole wide world is raining down on you
Oh, brought to you Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue

Oh, justice will be served
And the battle will rage
This big dog will fight
When you rattle his cage
And you’ll be sorry that you messed with
The U.S. of A
‘Cause we’ll put a boot in your ass
It’s the American way

Hey, Uncle Sam
Put your name at the top of his list
And the Statue of Liberty
Started shakin’ her fist
And the eagle will fly
And there’s gonna be hell
When you hear Mother Freedom
Start ringin’ her bell
And it’ll feel like the whole wide world is raining down on you
Oh, brought to you Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue
Oh, oh, of the Red, White and Blue
Oh, oh, of my Red, White and Blue