"When Liberty Smiled"
Lyrics by Brian Potter
Music by Brian Potter (and possibly others)
On a star spangled morning
when she came to our shore,
a dream for the people,
in the lamp that she bore.
We all stood together,
and we made a new start,
singing songs to the beat
of the American heart.
And history will show
one hundred years ago...
That was the day when Liberty smiled.
The golden day when Liberty smiled.
We'll face the challenge
of making her dream worthwhile.
We were there on the day when Liberty smiled.
Now a new generation
holds that lamp up on high.
It shines like a rocket
on the Fourth of July.
The sons and the daughters
of the first ones who came,
pledging peace to the people
in the great lady's name.
Let history avow
one hundred years from now...
That was the day when Liberty smiled.
The golden day when Liberty smiled.
We'll face the challenge
of making her dream worthwhile.
We were there on the day when Liberty smiled.This is your day, so Liberty smile.
We're on our way, so Liberty smile.
We'll face the challenge
of making your dream worthwhile.
Celebrate! It's your day, so Liberty smile.
[repeat 1X]
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These lyrics have been made available to facilitate the archival of Soka Gakkai spirit songs and materials for members. Please realize that this is a work in progress, and as such, will have minor errors and omissions. Any assistance in adding sheet music or new song lyrics is greatly appreciated.
