He was born on the fourth day of july

So his parents called him independence day

He married a girl named justice who gave birth

To a son called nation

Then she walked away

Independence he would daydream and he'd pretend

That someday him and justice and nation would get together again

But justice held up in a shotgun shack

And she wouldn't let nobody in

So a nation cried



Chorus:

Oh oh

When a nation cries

His tears fall down like missiles from the skies

Justice look into independence's eyes

Can you make everyrhing alright

Can you keep your nation warm tonight



Well nation grew up and got himself a reputation

Couldn't keep the boy at home no no

He just kept running 'round and 'round and 'round and 'round

Independence and justice well they felt so ashamed

When the nation fell down they argued who was to blame

Nation if you'll just come home we'll have this family again

Oh nation don't cry



Chorus:

Oh oh

When a nation cries

His tears fall down like missiles from the skies

Justice look into independence's eyes

Can you make everyrhing alright

Can you keep your nation warm tonight



Roll a rock across the country

Everbody come along

When you're feelin' down yeah yeah

Just sing this song yeah yeah


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