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G D He came up to the flagpole to raise her one more time Em7 C7 His wrinkled hands looked tired and worn but they worked just fine G D He readied Old Glory to fly over head Em7 C Raised her up, gave a salute, and this is what he saidG D I fought for you so soar through the sky Em7 C7 D On distant beaches over there I saw some buddies die G D I came back with scars some will never know Em7 C7 It’s the price we pay when we choose to go Em7 D This land that I love and my family C7 D G I fought for you so we could be freeVerse 2:
G D Kids sitting in a classroom parents sharing what they do Em7 C7 Little Suzie held her daddy’s hand she was nervous too G D A voice says, “He has no legs” murmurs all around Em7 C Suzie’s daddy stood up tall and with a voice that's proud he said...Bridge C D G We have all made a promise it’s a solemn vow C D G To defend our country’s borders when the wolves begin to howl C D G We’re the sheepdog we’re the watcher standing guard day and night C D When they show up to do you harm we will bring the fightG D I fought for you so you could live in peace Em7 C7 D I gave all had and more and it took all of me G D And I’d gladly do it all again Em7 C7 Just to guard you my little friend Em7 D This land that I love and my family C7 D G I fought for you so you could be freeG D We’ll fight for you so you can sleep tonight Em7 C7 D Don’t you worry your precious head we will be alright G D We’re prepared for this and it’s what we do Em7 C7 We’ll keep danger away from you Em7 D This land that we love and our families C7 D G We fight for you so we can be freeVerse 3:
G D She was sitting in her back yard playing with her son Em7 C It had been awhile since she’d seen him smile and have this much fun G D But when he asked her “Mommy, why were you gone so long?” Em7 C With a tug in her chest she praised her little man for being so strong(C) 2016G D I fought for you so you wouldn’t have to fight Em7 C7 D I traveled all around the world carrying freedom’s light G D To protect the weary, weak, and the poor Em7 C7 When evil threatens at their door Em7 D This land that I love and my family C7 D G I fought for you so you could be free G D We’ll fight for you so you can sleep tonight Em7 C7 D Don’t you worry your precious head we will be alright G D We’re prepared for this and it’s what we do Em7 C7 We’ll keep danger away from you Em7 D This land that we love and our families C7 D G We fight for you so we can be free
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