When I lay my head down ev’ry night And go to sleep in peace, I can stay there knowing all is well, While you’re standing on your feet.
Keeping watch, protecting shore to shore, In the air and oceans, too, Defending freedom at all cost, For the red, white and the blue.
Thank you, oh thank you, Men and women brave and strong. To those who serve(d) so gallantly We sing this grateful song.
To the soldiers who have traveled on To countries far and near, In peace and war you paid the price For the cause you hold so dear. That we may wake each morning bright, And know that freedom rings; Because of your great sacrifice, Your country joins to sing.