When I first arrived in Manhattan
I wasn't surprised
The tales people had shared with me
Turned out to be no lies
All the diverse individuals
From all corners of the globe residing here
A magic permeates the atmosphere
Music is omnipresent
I adore America
I adore America
I adore America

When I first encountered funky music
It completely astounded me
The funky music was so enjoyable
I'd listen to it constantly
All the funky rhythms
Resonating through my mind and body
They compel me to move
You can't resist the groove
I adore America
I adore America
I adore America

Everywhere funky music pervades the air
You can visit the disco
And you'll discover it there
Funky music is a genre
With so much to offer
I adore America
I adore America

I, I adore the funky music
I, I adore the funky music
I, I adore the funky music
Funky, the funky, the funky music
Funky, the funky, the funky music
Funky, the funky, the funky music
I adore America
I adore America
I adore America

When I first learned how to dance Latin
I had a blast
The salsa sound was so unique
Unlike any other sound around
The compelling music
From the people of Puerto Rico
I love watching them perform
Their music is so impressive
I adore America
I adore America
I adore America

If you go out any night of the week
You can hear salsa music
The powerful Latin rhythm
Sets the pace for people
Who dance energetically on their feet

I adore America
I adore America
La, la, la, la - salsa music
La, la, la, la - salsa music
La, la, la, la - salsa music
I adore America
I adore America
I adore America

Then I traveled to the countryside
Down in old Nashville
The locals there were so hospitable
I still have fond memories
Of the wonderful times
That I spent in Nashville just dancing
To country-western tunes
The language they all used
I adore America
I adore America
I adore America

Country-western music is vibrant
When you hear the guitars playing
Both day and night
Rock and roll is the essence
Of America's pride
I adore America
I adore America

Rock and roll America, rock and roll
What I mean
What I mean
What I mean
I adore America

Then, I went to California
To a life of comfort
The locals there are so laid-back
I never want to leave
And the music they play
Is so funky, but oh so relaxed
Without that East Coast intensity
The music is alive
I adore America
I adore America
I adore America

Music is something they play every day
Bands on their West Coast
Jam with the sounds of LA.
And the music in 'Frisco
Makes me have to say
I adore America
I adore America

I love, I love, I love America (etc)
Music, funky music
Salsa music, so compelling
Nashville, rock and roll, yeah
Hollywood, it's so good

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