Apophysis 2.02 Happy Birthday, USA An enormous crowd has gathered, Ten thousand people strong, Moms and Dads and children, Make up the cheerful throng. They've all come out to celebrate A very special thing. The anniversary of the date Our country came into being. All day the band's been playing, "My Country, Tis of Thee" And other patriotic songs That show that we are free. The sun is setting, the sky ablaze With purple, orange and red. Everybody settles down They know what lies ahead. And now a hush falls on the crowd And everybody stands Hands placed firmly on their hearts And listen to the band. The first notes of a song begin The Star Spangled Banner rings out. The crowd all loudly sing along At the end they cheer and shout. The evening sky gets darker still The first stars twinkle bright. Then suddenly a booming sound And brightness fills the night. This is what they're waiting for A brilliant fireworks show. With light and noise and colors Some that sparkle, some that glow. Flowers of fire, fountains of light Flashes of lightning in a cloudless sky. Manmade thunder rolling out Makes tiny children cry. The wonderment of light and sound Cause ooohs and ahhhhs from all. Happy birthday USA You're the greatest one of all.