This Country Tis of Thee

Performed by Candace Asher
Written by Candace Asher and David Nevins
Produced by Mark Schaffel
Copyright 2024 Crazy Wisdom Music/SESAC & Better Future Music/ASCAP
Lyrics:
America has dusted off her dreams before
Whenever she’s been meant for something more
And right now she doesn’t feel quite right
Fear and sorrow raining down from shore to shore
We all hear the call from sea to shining sea
But leave it up to someone else to lead the way
When in fact it’s up to each and every one of us
That’s the real American way
So what will you do
What will you say
What stand will you take
Get started today
In each of our dreams
There’s something we’re trying to reach
We must save this democracy 'cause
This Country ’Tis of Thee
We’re a nation trying to heal herself
We’re a nation who weeps
We’re a nation who’s gotta make tough choices now
To remain the land of the free
We all hear the call from sea to shining sea
But leave it up to someone else to lead the way
When in fact it’s up to each and every one of us
That’s the real American way
So what will you do
What will you say
What stand will you take
Get started today
In each of our dreams
There’s something we’re trying to reach
We must save this democracy cause
This Country ’Tis of Thee
We just can’t take the backseat
To the dreams that we’ve held dear
It’s because America ’tis of thee
Her best is yet to appear
So what will you do
What will you say
What stand will you take
Get started today
In each of our dreams
There’s something we’re trying to reach
We must save this democracy 'cause
This Country ’Tis of Thee
It’s up to each one of us to keep Lady Liberty free
Oh oh oh - keep Lady Liberty free, what stand will you take.
For This Country ’Tis of Thee - Let’s keep her free
La la la la la la la la la -----THIS COUNTRY ’TIS OF THEE!!!!!!!!

[@kateformway5283]

Thank you for sharing! What a beautiful song with a great message - the writing and vocals are fantastic.

[@candaceasher3760]

Thank you Kate! Kind of you to say! It's from my heart. I'm grateful to speak to this hour at hand!

[@edrappuhn]

great message

[@candaceasher3760]

You Rock Ed! Thanks for helping to spread the word so listeners/viewers can take part in this conversation. Thanks too for figuring out that for folks to be able to comment like you did, they have to be sure they are signed in with a google account using a google email ( like gmail or hotmail) and there are tutorials online to explain how to do that & then they can comment, too!

[@Denny-y7g]

Wow...as long as I have known you, you have always had the right words and message for the times. What a great, inspiring and moving video. And ditto all that Gail said. 🙂 I hope everyone who sees this shares it far and wide. It deserves to go viral - a spot on and badly needed message. Yes - Vote!

[@candaceasher3760]

Hey D - Thank you SOOOO for the awesome support! My hope is that the tune gets peeps out to polls & helps folks to not get hung up on perfect candidate issues that distract. The deal is to vote to save democracy - that's the only bottom line now!

[@EvenLevee]

This is the song we need at a time like this😊

[@candaceasher3760]

I sure appreciate that! Thank you. Please pass along to others - it's an all hands on deck time!

[@EvenLevee]

@@candaceasher3760 I posted on my FB page exposing it to my just under 5000 friends

[@gailrobbie9727]

What a wonderful job! You nailed it again. Great song, fantastic lyrics, and your voice sounded amazing. Congratulations on your accomplishment !

[@candaceasher3760]

I love you so much! Thank you! This one's for America doll!!!! xoxoo

[@candaceasher3760]

Thank you to entire THE FULCRUM staff for the great press today on the Asher-Nevins' co-write THIS COUNTRY TIS OF THEE!!! Such an honor to kick off your series on new songs supporting democracy!!! Beautiful layout and article. Folks are loving it! Candace

[@gailrobbie9727]

Excellent work ! I will share this with my friends

[@candaceasher3760]

@@gailrobbie9727 Glad you liked the write up Gail; also tell your friends to hit subscribe on the piece as The Fulcrum & Bridge Alliance are good news/support sources to move through this unprecedented election cycle with! xo

[@rogerstuartberkowitz4005]

This is an amazing song the Democrats can and should use as an anthem.

[@candaceasher3760]

I am so honored that you said that! I”m committed to do what it takes to make that real!!!