R.E.M. — Only in America

[Verse 1] Only in America Can a guy from anywhere Go to sleep a pauper and wake up a millionaire Only in America Can a kid without a cent Get a break and maybe grow up to be President [Chorus] Only in America Land of opportunity, yeah Could a boy who's nothing be something and be everything [Verse 2] Only in America Can a kid who's washin' cars Take a giant step and reach right up and touch the stars Only in America Could a dream like this come true Could a guy like me start with nothing and end up like you [Chorus] Only in America Land of opportunity, yeah Could a boy who's nothing be something and be everything Be everything [Outro] Only in America Only in America Only in America Only in America Only in America Only in America Only in America Only in America