Semper Fi

Album: Proud To Be Here (Deluxe Edition) (2011)
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  • He sat in that long line of barber chairs
    The Sergeant asked him, son, would you like to keep your hair?
    He said, yes sir as he heard those clippers buzzing home
    The sergeant said, well hold out your hands, cuz here it comes.

    Semper Fi, do or die
    So gung ho, to go and pay the price
    Heres to Leathernecks, Devildogs, and Jarheads
    Parris Island in July, Semper Fi

    I sleep in my bed instead of the foxhole
    I never heard my boss tell me to lock n load
    Aint no bullet holes in the side of my SUV
    Cuz the kid next door just shipped out overseas

    Semper Fi, do or die
    So gung ho, to go and pay the price
    Heres to Leathernecks, Devildogs, and Jarheads
    And Parris Island in July, Semper Fi

    For the few that wear the dress blues
    Haircut high and tight
    Who are proud to be the first ones in the fight
    Semper Fi

    Semper Fi, Do or Die
    So gung ho, to go and pay the price
    Heres to Leathernecks, Devildogs, and Jarheads
    And Parris Island in July, never leave a man behind
    Your a Marine, a Marine for life
    Semper Fi Writer/s: KENNY BEARD, MONTY CRISWELL, TRACE ADKINS
    Publisher: Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group
    Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind

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