There's a rainbow on sunset boulevard Made of tears from hollywood People praying for their green card Pay to play, work for food Only in america, only in america Only in america, only in america Swear allegiance every morning, it's another sunny day Well, it's murder on the freeway, someone's life gets blown away There's a pirate on the radio, there's a preacher on tv Call the cia big daddio, tell the white house I'll be free Only in america, only in america Only in america, only in america Tijuana 'cross the border, eat the worm, see paradise Education in las vegas, cut the cards and roll the dice People come to california and they aim to do it right Every waitress, a performer, you'll be famous overnight Only in america, only in america Only in america, only in america