---

In days long ago, in no too distant times

Men fought for freedom, they paid the price with their lives

They fought the rulers, of their country

They won the battle, the right to be free

The king is gone the rules shall be

Written by our hand

To proclaim for all to see

Across this land

Marching into battle, time and time again

Fighting for this nation, with brothers and friends

Taking proudly with them, the symbol of the times

Flying high above them, our stars and stripes

Our flag, our pride, our joy, our life

The symbol of freedom, of love

Preserve it, protect it, abolish ill intent

Proudly display it, high above

Marching into battle, time and time again

Fighting for this nation, with brothers and friends

Taking proudly with them, the symbol of the times

Our flag, our pride, our joy, our life

The symbol of freedom, of love

Lie in peace my son we’ll drape you with the flag

That once flew high above you, and now a tattered rag

The river that flows nearby will breeze the heat away

The sun beats to warm the ground, such a lonely day

Love it!