Independence Day (or the Fourth of July) is one of the most revered holidays in the United States because it memorializes the day the U.S. declared independence from Great Britain by adopting the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.

We celebrate this monumental day by joining together as a nation and expressing our patriotism through parades, barbecues, and fireworks.

To aid in the festivities, we’ve created a list of the Top Ten Songs About Freedom & Lovin’ The American Life.

10. “Proud To Be An American”-[lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Beyoncé[/lastfm]

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Doing a modern R&B pop take on [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Lee Greenwood[/lastfm]‘s heart-warming lyrics of unwavering patriotism, Beyoncé makes us proud that we can claim this vocally talented Houston girl as our own.