D
D
A
D
From the Halls of Montezu ma,
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A7
D
to the shores of Tripoli
A
D
We fight our country’s battles,
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D
in the air, on land, and sea
G
D
First to fight for right and freedom,
G
D
and to keep our honor clean
A
D
We are proud to claim the title,
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A7
D
Of United States Marine.
A
D
Our flag’s unfurled to every breeze,
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D
from dawn to setting sun
A
D
We have fought in ev’ry clime and place,
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A7
D
where we could take a gun
G
D
In the snow of far-off Northern lands,
G
D
and in sunny tropic scenes
A
D
You will find us always on the job,
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A7
D
The United States Marines.
A
D
Here’s health to you and to our Corps,
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D
which we are proud to serve
A
D
In many a strife we’ve fought for life,
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D
and never lost our nerve
G
D
If the Army and the Navy,
G
D
ever look on Heaven’s scenes
A
D
They will find the streets are guarded,
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A7
D
by United States Marines.
A7
G
D
A