| first composed 1918, revised to present form in 1938 |
| (spoken introduction) |
| While the storm clouds gather far across the sea, |
| Let us swear allegiance to a land that's free, |
| Let us all be grateful for a land so fair, |
| As we raise our voices in a solemn prayer: |
| (sung) |
| G | D | |
| God Bless A- | merica. |
| D7 | G | |
| Land | that I | love |
| G7 | C | G | |
| Stand be- | side her, and | guide her |
| G | D7 | G | |
| Thru the | night with a | light from a- | bove. |
| D | D7 | G | |
| From the | mountains, | to the | prairies, |
| D | D7 | G | G7 | |
| To the | oceans, | white with | foam |
| C | G | |
| God bless A- | merica |
| C | G | D | G | |
| My | home | sweet | home. |
| C | G | |
| God bless A- | merica |
| C | G | D | G | |
| My | home | sweet | home. |