Bebe Rexha - American Citizen lyrics

[Verse 1] If you were born here, it's automatic You got your membership right out of the gate But if that ain't you, yeah, it's not too late If you were born somewhere else and wanna make a life here Gotta spend a few years and pass a test Take an oath sayin' you love this country the best [Pre-Chorus] Oh, I can see a day when we Will celebrate, we'll celebrate, we'll celebrate as wе say [Chorus] I am, I am an American citizen This ain't just the placе I'm livin' in I got rights like electin' the president I am, I am an American citizen Our foundation's a nation of immigrants I am an American citizen [Post-Chorus] Oh, oh Oh, oh [Verse 2] We the, the people, come from all over the world We believe that there's nowhere better We are strong when we stand together And right now in a small-town courthouse, history is bein' made There's freedom wellin' up in someone's eyes 'Cause their dream is bein' realized [Pre-Chorus] Today could be the day that we We celebrate, we celebrate, we celebrate as we say [Chorus] I am, I am an American citizen This ain't just the place I'm livin' in I got rights like electin' the president I am, I am an American citizen Our foundation's a nation of immigrants I am an American citizen [Post-Chorus] Oh, oh Oh, oh I am an American citizen Oh, oh Oh, oh (Ah yeah, yeah, yeah) [Verse 3] When you're a citizen, you get the right to vote And you can speak your mind, whatever floats your boat You can petition for close family members To come and live here and be together You can run for office and lead your crew But you got some responsibilities, too Defend this country if there's ever a need Serve on a jury, front row seat Support and defend the constitution Taxes you pay are a contribution For the freedom and liberty My country, 'tis of thee [Chorus] I am (I am), I am (I am) an American citizen This ain't just the place I'm livin' in I got rights like electin' the president I am (I am), I am (I am) an American citizen Our foundation's a nation of immigrants I am (I am) an American citizen [Post-Chorus] Oh (I am), oh (I am) Oh, oh I am an American citizen (I am) Oh (I am), oh (I am) Oh, oh