Tono: G
Introducción:
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 said
G 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 free
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...
G 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 free
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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 fight
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
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
G 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
(C) 2016