Written and arranged by Jake and Jami Mellen
Intro:
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1st Verse:
D
They put their lives on the line for us each and every day,
B
They sadly leave their families, and are forced to walk away.
G
He may never see his little girl or even her little boy,
A
But they’re fighting for our country, bringing freedom and joy.
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CHORUS:
D A
They’re American Soldiers fighting for the land they love,
B G
They’re our heroes and our family sent from the man above.
D A
Doing their duties we send them on with love and prayer.
B G
And someday if they don’t make it back, we hope they know we cared.
2nd Verse:
D
They never know what will happen, they’re taking such a chance,
B
And day to day we wonder how we will ever pay them back.
G
They’re so courageous and proud, they are so brave and strong,
A
All we wish for now is that they won’t be there very long.
CHORUS:
D A
They’re American Soldiers fighting for the land they love,
B G
They’re our heroes and our family sent from the man above.
D A
Doing their duties we send them on with love and prayer.
B G
And someday if they don’t make it back, we hope they know we cared.
Outro:
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