WAKE UP IN AMERICA
by Lea Morris
Blessings abound with the generosity of musicians who are creating music to inspire and encourage us through these times of uncertainty and challenge. Today we feel privileged to have been given permission by singer-songwriter Lea Morris to share the attached music video (below) with you. The song was written by Dave Kinnoin and Jimmy Hammer. Follow along with the text below, which encourages the American spirit of diversity, dreams to fulfill, and Love for our neighbors. “The light in the harbor Shines for us all.”
MAY YOUR LIGHT SHINE, SIGNALING THAT YOU ARE A HARBOR FOR SOMEONE TODAY.
When I wake up in America
I see my neighbors there
With every type of clothes and shoes
Hats and skin and hair
Every fine belief and custom
Scores of songs from who knows where?
When I wake up in America,
Our stories fill the air
Wake up in America
The light in the harbor
Shines for us all
When I wake up…
I see the kids playing
Happily swaying
Good to be staying
In a place like this
With a face like this
When I wake up in America
I put away my fear
And love my neighbor as myself
And say, I’m glad you’re here
We have found ourselves together
In this land we dream could be
When we wake up in America,
Everybody will be free
Wake up in America
The light in the harbor
Shines for us all
When I wake up…
– Dave Kinnoin has written songs for some of the most beloved characters in movies and on television. In addition to writing for his friends, he has released eight albums, has been honored with dozens of awards and tours nationally to enthusiastic audiences.
– Jimmy Hammer is an award-winning composer and producer of children’s songs and music for many television series, commercials, sound recordings, theme parks, computer games, and toys. His credits include Disney, The Muppets, Universal Studios, EPCOT, ABC, NBC.
– Lea Morris is a singer-songwriter, preschool music teacher, and recording artist with seven albums to her credit. She also SHINES with her many gifts as a music leader for spiritual gatherings.
