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