Weren't we all supposed to be happy? In the home of the brave and the free And I have tried to make sense of it but I can't I see the brave around me - but free we ain't You make me cry - America You make me cry - America I was always so sure of my future Thought you were on my side - you're my abuser And I never saw it coming, but it's here And I'm supposed to love you, but I have to say, my dear America You make me cry - America You make me cry - America You make me cry - America You make me cry - America You make me cry - America You make me cry - America