Marty Hallo

Lyrics

Verse 1

Two hundred fifty summers ago
A spark was lit, and the whole world would know
Farmers and dreamers stood side by side
With liberty burning deep inside

They signed their names against a king
Risked everything for a daring dream
Not for power, not for a throne
But for a nation they could call their own

[Spoken:Pre-Chorus]

From Lexington fields to Yorktown's shore
They fought for rights worth fighting for

Chorus

Two hundred fifty summers free
A river of hope from sea to sea
Through sacrifice and destiny
We built this land of liberty

Raise your voice, let freedom ring
Remember what those bells still sing
From 1776 to today, July 4th
The flame of freedom lights the way

Verse 2

Through civil wars and darkest nights
We struggled hard to make things right
Generations answered the call
To protect freedom for one and all

Soldiers sailed across distant seas
Defending democracy's legacy
Every vote and every stand
Helped shape the promise of this land

[Crowd Chants yelling: Pre-Chorus]

The work ain't done, it never ends
Democracy lives when citizens defend

Chorus

Two hundred fifty summers free
A river of hope from sea to sea
Through sacrifice and destiny
We built this land of liberty

Raise your voice, let freedom ring
Remember what those bells still sing
From 1776 to today, July 4th
The flame of freedom lights the way
[Guitar and piano solos 8 Bars 4 each]
Bridge

We honor those who paid the cost
The brave, the faithful, all we've lost
The torch they carried still burns bright
Calling us to guard the light

Freedom isn't just a word
It's every voice that's still being heard
It's every citizen standing tall
Knowing this nation belongs to all

Final Chorus

Two hundred fifty summers free
Still writing our American story
Through courage, hope, and unity
We keep alive democracy

Raise your flags beneath the sky
Watch the fireworks flying high
Two hundred fifty years today
And freedom still will lead the way

Outro

From the founders' dream to the dreams we share
The spirit of freedom is everywhere
Two hundred fifty summers strong
America, we're still carrying on
[Crowd yells and cheers]
"Two hundred fifty summers free..."
"Two hundred fifty summers free..."
"Long may the light of liberty shine..."