For the Freedom and the Fireworks

[Spoken Prose] Independence Day, known colloquially as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the United States which commemorates the ratification of the Declaration of Independence by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, establishing the United States of America. [Spoken Prose] The Founding Father delegates of the Second Continental Congress declared that the Thirteen Colonies were no longer subject to the monarch of Britain, King George III, and were now united, free, and independent states. The Congress voted to approve independence by passing the Lee Resolution on July 2 and adopted the Declaration of Independence two days later, on July 4. [Instrumental Opening] [Instrumental Opening] [Instrumental Opening] [Verse] Stars they shine on this July night Flags are high in the twilight Candles glow no more battles to fight Sparkler dances in the bright moonlight [Verse 2] Bands they play brass and drums Crowds they cheer the night hums Fireworks light up the sky Flames of freedom touch the high [Chorus] Celebrate we’re free Feel the air of liberty Sing and dance with glee Our hearts are wild and free [Verse 3] History made on a summer day Voices loud they had their say Pride and joy in red white blue Together we made all things new [Verse 4] Bands they play brass and drums Crowds they cheer the night hums Fireworks light up the sky Flames of freedom touch the high [Bridge] Freedom’s ring in every heart Never will we be apart United we stand from first to last Learning from the shadows of our past [Chorus] Celebrate we’re free Feel the air of liberty Sing and dance with glee Our hearts are wild and free