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Introduction: Cm Cm Cm Ab Gm
Cm
Beyond the boundaries of your city's lights
Cm Ab Gm
Stand the heroes waiting for your cries
Cm
So many times you did not bring this on yourself
Cm
When that moment finally comes
Ab Gm
I'll be there to help
Cm Ab
On that day when you need
Gm Cm
Your brothers and sisters to care
Ab Gm
I'll be right here
Cm
Citizen soldiers
Ab Bb Cm
Holding the light for the ones that we guide
Ab Bb
From the dark of despair
Cm Ab Bb
Standing on guard for the ones that we sheltered
Cm
We'll always be ready
Ab Bb Cm Ab Gm
Because we will always be there
Cm
When there are people crying in the streets
Cm Ab Gm
When they're starving for a meal to eat
Cm
When they simply need a place to make their beds
Cm
Right here underneath my wing
Ab Gm
You can rest your head
Cm Ab
On that day when you need
Gm Cm
Your brothers and sisters to care
Ab Gm
I'll be right here
Cm
Citizen soldiers
Ab Bb Cm
Holding the light for the ones that we guide
Ab Bb
From the dark of despair
Cm Ab Bb
Standing on guard for the ones that we sheltered
Cm
We'll always be ready
Ab Bb Cm Ab
Because we will always be there
Cm Ab Cm Ab Cm Ab
There... there... there...
Cm Ab
Hope and pray that you'll never need me
Cm Ab
But rest assured I will not let you down
Cm Ab
I'll walk beside you but you may not see me
Cm Ab
The strongest among you may not wear a crown
Cm Ab
On that day when you need
Gm Cm
Your brothers and sisters to care
Ab Gm
I'll be right here
Cm Ab Bb
On that day when you don't have the strength
Cm
For the burden you bear
Ab Bb
I'll be right here
Cm
Citizen soldiers
Ab Bb Cm
Holding the light for the ones that we guide
Ab Bb
From the dark of despair
Cm Ab Bb
Standing on guard for the ones that we sheltered
Cm
We'll always be ready
Ab Bb Cm
Because we will always be there