American Old Time Song Lyrics: 20 Viva Lamerica

Theater, Music-Hall, Nostalgic, Irish & Historic Old Songs, Volume 20

VIVA L'AMERICA.

Noble republic, happiest of lands,
Foremost of nations Columbia stands;
Freedom's proud banner floats in the skies,
Where shouts of liberty daily arise:
United we stand, divided we fall,
Union forever, freedom to all.

Chorus.
Throughout the world our motto shall be,
Viva I America, home of the free!

Should ever a traitor rise in the land,
Cursed be his homestead, withered his hand;
Shame be his memory, scorn be his lot,
Exile his heritage, his name a blot:
United we stand, divided we fall,
Granting a home and freedom to all.-Chorus.

To all her heroes justice and fame,
To all her foes a traitor's foul name;
Our stripes and stars still proudly shall wave,
Emblem of liberty, flag of the brave:
United we stand, " divided we fall.
Gladly we'll die at our country's call.-Chorus.