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[ti:The call] |
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[ar:Tara oram ] |
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[al:Chasing the sun] |
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Well this is the story |
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Of a young man who answered the call |
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To fight fear and terror in aworld where it touches us all |
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Well he fought with pride |
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And he gave up his life |
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He lift behind two little kids and a wife |
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So the next time you sing these words |
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Keep him in mind |
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Oh we stand on guard for thee“ |
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They're not just the words that they say |
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They are words that mean |
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So tonight when you pray on your knees |
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Say a prayer for the sons and the daughters |
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Of the free |
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Well sometimes in this world |
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We forget how we get what we've got |
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And all the blood spent on freedom |
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To some folk is quickly forgot |
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Oh they'd rather talk until nothing gets done |
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Sometimes you gotta fight for rights to be won |
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Thank god for the special few who can get the job done |
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Oh we stand on guard for thee |
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They're not just the words that they say |
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So tonight when you pray on your knees |
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Say a prayer for the sons and the daughters |
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Of the free |
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Well now take off your hat |
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Put your hand on the heart |
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Don't take your eyes off the flag |
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And the next time that you sing these beautiful words |
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Think of the ultimate price |
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That my friend paid |
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Oh we stand on guard for thee“ |
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They're not just the words that thay say |
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Thay're words that the means |
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So tonight when you pray on your knees |
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Say a prayer for the sons and the daughters |
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Of the free |
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Give a hug to the sisters and brothers |
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Give your love to the fathers and the mothers |
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Say a prayer for the sons and the daughters |
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Of the free |
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Well this is the story of a good man who answered the call |
