What is the cost of freedom

Verse:
What is the cost of freedom
Army green or Navy blue
What makes a mortal take an oath
That’s been raised by precious few
Sworn to protect our country
In their courage we place our lives
On land or sea or in the air
Light of day or darkened nights

Pre-chorus:
Hup two three four
Hup two three four

Chorus:
We bury them with honors
At Arlington today
In a field of white headstones
Showing dues that have been paid
Dressed in honor colors rifles raised up high
As another seven guns salute a warrior who has died

Verse:
They stormed the beaches of Normandy
Through the jungles of Vietnam
To the shores of Tripoli
Iraq and Afghanistan
Men and women who gave their lives
For the freedoms that we share
Fighting for the Stars and Stripes
On land or sea or air

Pre-chorus:
Hup two three four
Hup two three four

Chorus:
We bury them with honors
At Arlington today
In a field of white headstones
Showing dues that have been paid
Dressed in honor colors rifles raised up high
As another seven guns salute a warrior who has died

Copyright 2024 Craig kuchler
US Air Force 1976-80.