If you experience any difficulty securing sheet music, performance rights, or accompaniment tracks, or if you have any questions or concerns regarding America, My Home, contact Dr. Simon via email at: georgeksimon@sbcglobal.net .
The Story behindAnthem for the Millennium (America, My Home!)
While working on a book about the interdependence of freedom and character, Dr. Simon experienced a rekindling of his own patriotic spirit. He scored a melody that had been haunting him for nearly 7 years, and collaborating with his wife, Dr. Sherry Simon, penned the straight-from-the-heart lyrics of the song. Initially performed to a cheering crowd on Memorial Day, 2001, the song gained popularity after the attacks of 9-11 when a regional network television affiliate paired it with a video montage of the historic events. Since then it has touched millions hearts through public performances, radio airplay, and other venues.
Dr. Simon believes the song to be a natural outgrowth and reflection of his most ardent beliefs about our country. The song's message is that America’s real greatness lies not so much in her military might or economic power, but in her people of good character, who honor her best ideals, keep her promise, and make the very survival of freedom possible. Each one of us has the responsibility to uphold our best traditions and to keep the dream of freedom alive.
Click on the images and links below to hear Anthem for the Millennium (America, My Home!)
The first featured performance was part of the Arkansas Tribute to the Men and Women in Uniform event organized by Governor Mike Huckabee and sponsored by the late philanthopist Jennings Osbourne. You can see and hear for yourself the power and impact of this "goosebump"-evoking anthem by visiting: http://www.usa-patriotism.com/songs/lp/simon_tripp-01.htm . The second featured performance is a video montage aired by a regional ABC TV affiliate during the first few days following September 11, 2001. The audio portion of the montage has been recently enhanced with new orchestration. The third featured performance is from the magnificent "Celebrate America" event over Indepedence Day weekend at the Shoreline Amphitheater in the Bay Area of California and features a full live orchestra and 66 voice choir.
America, My Home! is the title song on Country Music Showdown National Champion Rick David Tripp's mini CDAnthemsfor theMillenniumavailable throughAmazon.com. Order it today!
Alternate Sheet Music
Anthem for the Millennium was composed in two main versions. One version, primarily scored for full orchestra, is in verse, verse, chorus format and has slightly different lyrics. Another version is in the popular verse-chorus, verse-chorus version and is ideal for airplay and for public performances by a soloist with backup vocals. Custom scores for Jazz bands, marching bands, light orchestras, etc. and other modified versions are available upon request by contacting the composer at georgeksimon@sbcglobal.net.
SAMPLE COPIES ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE PUBLISHER FREE OF CHARGE TO CHORAL GROUPS, SCHOOLS OF MUSIC, MILITARY AND VETERANS ORGANIZATIONS, AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS. ADDRESS REQUESTS DIRECTLY TO DR. SIMON USING THECONTACT PAGE. DEMONSTRATION ORCHESTRATION CDS AND PERFORMANCE SOUNDTRACKS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE.
Praise for America, My Home!
"A timeless piece that touches the heart. I was totally blown away." Art Vuolo - "Radio's Best Friend", June 20, 2001
The lyrics for both versions of Anthem For the Millennium (America, My Home!) are printed for your convenience below.
Anthem for the Millennium (America, My Home!) Lyrics
Version 1 (popular CD version) Lyrics
I have seen the torch of freedom pass from hand to yearning hand And the vision of our fathers spread hope throughout this land As the dream some fought and died for in my heart, becomes my own I will strive to keep her promise, America, my home!
America!, America! May God bless America! And freedom reign across America, my home!
From the shorelines to the prairies to the cities, great and small We have reaped the fruits of justice and liberty for all So with deep appreciation for the blessings we have known I will honor her forever, America, my home!
America!, America! May God bless America! And freedom reign across America, my home!
America!, America! May God bless America! And freedom reign across America, my home! May freedom reign across America, my home!
I have seen the torch of freedom pass from hand to yearning hand And the vision of our fathers spread hope throughout this land As the dream some fought and died for in my heart, becomes my own I will strive to keep her promise, America, my home!
From the shorelines to the prairies to the cities, great and small We have reaped the fruits of justice and liberty for all So with deep appreciation for the blessings we have known I will honor her forever, America, my home!
America!, America! God bless this land I love! May He keep, protect, and guide her through centuries unknown God keep, protect, and guide her, America, my home!
