I was born in the USA

Born on the southside of Chicago town

And on warm summer nights we would all gather 'round
Away from irish parents eyes


In the dark with lovers and friends
Hoping it would never end
Smokin' weed and drinkin' brew

Loyalty was what you knew

WE WERE BORN IN THE USA


Everyone know each other and they all know you
The cops the fire the brickies too

And the night when the lights go out

From each house you can hear the sound

Of fights and passion all around
So have a drink and sit with me
You're all invited to be free


When my brothers went off to the war
With may kids we knew before

We saw the pictures on the news

Of people dying in the street

Pools of blood on the concrete
Many times I've prayed before
To bring those kids home from this war


WE WERE BORN IN THE USA


Well where you are from nobody cares
Unless you are from over there
Still you're welcomed in houses by us all


With Mayor Daley on the wall
Our lady, J.F.K., them all

We will break our bread with you
Because we are nobodies fool


WE WERE BORN IN THE USA
WE WERE BORN IN THE USA
WE WERE BORN IN THE USA