Lyrics

I pledge allegiance to rock and roll
Western Swing and Motown Soul
March to the beat for which it stands
With Jersey punks and cowboy bands
A battle cry on rusty strings
Hail, hail, let love ring

The highway stretched out beneath my shoes
Like Kerouac and the dust bowl blues
I've walked weathered, wild and warn
From the Painted Desert to the Eastern Shore
A battered, heart bursting at the seams

Let love ring, bang a drum
Rise up and sing in every tongue
Don't lay down in defeat
Stand your ground, let love ring

When darkness comes, don't be afraid
Don't turn and run from the plans we've made
Keep strong, don't stray, step sure and fast
Build a fire, light the path
Burn it bright and let the truth be seen

Let love ring, bang a drum
Rise up and sing in every tongue
Don't lay down in defeat
Stand your ground, let love ring

I hold those who built this land
Busted knuckles on callused hands
And all who long for living free
Working, yearning for liberty

Hail, hail
Hail, hail
Hail, hail
Let love ring
Hail, hail
Let love ring
Hail, hail
Let love ring
Hail, hail
Let love ring
Hail, hail

Let love ring, bang a drum
Rise up and sing in every tongue
Don't lay down in defeat
Stand your ground
Let love ring, bang a drum
Rise up and sing in every tongue
Don't lay down in defeat
Stand your ground, let love ring
Stand your ground, let love ring
Stand your ground, let love ring