Verso 1:
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
Verso 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...
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
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 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
Verso 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
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