THE RIDE OF PAUL REVERE

Words- Paul Colwell
Music- Paul and Ralph Colwell

They saw two lanterns in the North Church tower,
Ride, Ride
They knew this was to be the fateful hour
Ride, Ride
For a man to ride and to alarm
Ev'ry village and ev'ry farm
To awaken them and call to arm,
It was the ride of Paul Revere!

Chorus
Ride! Ride! Tho' the night be cold.
Ride! Ride! Till the truth be told!
Ride! Ride! Like that man of old!
Ride like Paul Revere!

In seventy five upon an April night,
Ride! Ride!
The air was chilly and the moon shone bright.
Ride! Ride!
They rowed him past the man-of-war
Landed on the Charlestown shore,
Where the finest steed was ready for,
The ride of Paul Revere!

Chorus

I wonder if, two hundred years ahead,
Ride! Ride!
If they will ride, or if they'll stay in bed.
Ride! Ride!
When faith and freedom within them die,
And when they hear that midnight cry
And the hoof-beats cross the moonlit sky,
Will they ride with Paul Revere?

(tag)
Ride with Paul Revere!

You're A Grand Old Flag/ Yankee Doodle Boy

Words and Music- George M. Cohan

You're a grand old flag, you're a high flying flag;
And forever, in peace, may you wave.
You're the emblem of the land I love,
The home of the free and the brave.
Every heart beats true, for the RED, White, & Blue,
Where there's never a boast or brag;
But, should auld acquaintance be forgot,
Keep your eye on the grand old flag.

(Boys)
I'm a Yankee Doodle dandy,
A Yankee Doodle do or die;
A real live nephew of my Uncle Sam.
Born on the Fourth of July.
I've got a Yankee Doodle sweetheart,
She's my Yankee Doodle joy.

(Girls)
Yankee Doodle went to London
Just to ride the ponies;

(Boys)
I am a Yankee Doodle Boy!

(Girls)
He is a Yankee Doodle Boy!

Let's Protect "Old Glory"

Words- Sam Francis, Cliff Maag
Music- Cliff Maag

Chorus
Let's protect "Old Glory"...keep her pure and free.
She's a banner for the world to see ...of true democracy.
Keep the "stars and stripes" a wavin'...and never let her fall!
Protect "One nation, under God... with liberty and justice for all"

Our Flag's a sign of pride, respect for liberty.
A symbol of our freedom ... throughout our history.
Flew proudly over Gettysburg...and Iwo Jima too.
Even on the moon you'll find ... our red, white and blue!

Chorus

With hand upon my heart...I pledge that I'll defend
The flag of these United States...up to the very end.
Valiant men and women...died for you and me
To keep our flag a flyin... with pride and dignity!

(Say the "Pledge of Allegiance")

Repeat Chorus

What's More American

Words and Music- Kadish Millet

What's more American than corn flakes?
The Fourth of July and Uncle Sam.
What's more American than baseball?
I am, I am, I am!

What's more American than tooth paste?
Rock and Roll, peanut butter, toast and jam.
What's more American than O.K.?
I am, I am, I am!

The Stars and Stripes, George Washington,
The Capitol Dome and Bubble Gum.
There's General Grant, and Robert E. Lee,
But most of all you can count on little old...
Me, Me, Me.

What's more American than ice cream?
Chow mein, pizza pie, Virginia Ham.
What's more American than bingo?
I am, I am, I am!

Ours is a heritage second to none.
We are a nation united as one.
Our Founding Fathers gave us that start,
And their love for our country lives on in ev'ry heart!

What's more American than Football?
T.V. and mighty Superman?
What's more American than saying
I am, I am, I am!

Freedom Isn't Free

Words- Paul Colwell
Music- Paul and Ralph Colwell

Chorus
Freedom isn't free! Freedom isn't free!
You gotta pay a price...You've gotta sacrifice,
For your liberty.

Freedom is a word often heard today,
But if you wanna keep it there's a price to pay.
Each generation's gotta win it anew,
‘Cause it's not something handed down to you.

Chorus

There was a gen'ral by the name of George,
With a small band of men at Valley Forge,
Left the comfort of home for the cold and ice,
They won Independence ‘cause they paid the price.

Chorus

To some people freedom is a waving flag,
To do your own thing is another man's bag.
For ev'ry man freedom's the eternal quest.
Free to give humanity your very best.

Chorus

Freedom isn't free! Freedom isn't free!

ARMED FORCES MEDLEY

(Air Force)

Off we go into the wild blue yonder,
Climbing high into the sun;
Here they come, zooming to meet our thunder,
At ‘em boys, give ‘er the gun!
Down we dive, spouting our flame from under,
Off with one terrible roar!
We live in fame or go down in flame
Hey! Nothing can stop the US Air Force!

(Army)

Over hill, over dale, we have hit the dusty trail,
And those caissons go rolling along.
"Counter march! Right about!"
Hear those wagon soldiers shout,
While those caissons go rolling along.
For it's Hi! Hi! Hee! In the Field Artillery,
Call off your numbers loud and strong-...2, 3, 4,
And where we go, you will always know
That those caissons are rolling along.

(Navy)

Anchors aweigh my boys, Anchors aweigh,
Farewell to college joys,
We sail at break of day, day, day, day!
Through our last night on shore,
Anchors aweigh, Until we meet once more
Here's wishing you a happy voyage home

. (Marines)

From the halls of Montezuma
To the shores of Tripoli,
We fight our country's battles
In the air, on land, and sea.
First to fight for right and freedom.
And to keep our honor clean;
We are proud to claim the title
Of United States Marines.

Peace In Our Lives

Words- Frank Stallone
Music- Frank Stallone, Peter Schless, Jerry Goldsmith

We give our hearts, we give it all.
Flame in the fire burns forever more.
Sorrow in believin' honor and truth,
Braced by this binding wrapped around our youth.

Chorus
Peace in our life...remember the call.
Oh, cheer for my brothers, think of them all.
Home of the brave, we'll never fall.
The strength of our nation belongs to us all.

Time is the healant of souls laid to rest.
Peace is a virtue, never forget!
Tomorrow's an angel watching us all.
Telling the people, she wraps around our heart.

Repeat Chorus Three Times

The Calm of Desert Storm

Words & Music- Sam Francis, Cliff Maag

Who was known as the calm in the eye of Desert Strom?
General Schwarzkopf!
Who was in command of our troops there in the sand?
General Schwarzkopf!
Just 100 hours of ground war and the victory was won.
The war was over quickly that had really just begun.
White flags were a wavin' with Iraqi's on the run.
General Schwarzkopf... that's who!

Chorus
Norman Schwarzkopf was concerned for each GI
His battle plan was synchronized so few would have to die.
His army crossed the desert sand defending liberty.
General Schwarzkopf... that's who!
The world is now aware of this man they called the "bear"
General Schwarzkopf... General Schwarzkopf.
His name's in history as the light of liberty.
General Schwarzkopf... General Schwarzkopf.
With four stars on his collar and dressed in army green.
Out there with his soldiers this commander could be seen.
He would lead them day and night, on to victory.
General Schwarzkopf... that's who!

Chorus
Norman Schwarzkopf was concerned for each Gi
His battle plan was synchronized so few would have to die.
His army crossed the desert sand defending liberty.
General Schwarzkopf... General Schwarzkopf
General Schwarzkopf... that's who!

Coming Home In Glory

Words- Sam Francis, Cliff Maag
Music- Cliff Maag

Coming home is always nice when you have been away.
It has a special meaning for our servicemen today.
They're coming home in glory with pride and dignity.
Brought honor to our country defending liberty.

Chorus
Oh, coming home in glory to a blessed and thankful land,
Tying yellow ribbons and marching with the band.
We welcome home the valiant and now we proudly say,
"Thanks to all you soldiers. Welcome home to the USA".

Asking nothing in return for sacrifice they gave
Our military forces were strong, and so brave.
Those enslaved in bondage our soldiers set them free.
Showed us all the meaning of liberty.

Chorus (repeat two times)

Standing Up For Freedom

Words- Sam Francis
Music- Gaye Gibbs

Courageous men and women have heard our nation's call.
Left their homes and families to defend the rights of all.
Help to save a troubled world so we can all be free.
Fought on the battlefields defending you and me.

CHORUS
Standing up for freedom,
Defending liberty.
Thank you for your efforts
To keep this world free.
We know it wasn't easy,
So much heartache to go through.
For helping to bring "peace on earth"
We give our thanks to you.

The Air Force and the Army, the Navy and Marines.
All our Allied Forces to you we proudly sing.
All our prayers went with you... fighting now has ceased.
You are coming home again with hope for lasting peace.

CHORUS
Standing up for freedom,
Defending liberty.
Thank you for your efforts
To keep this world free.

(Guitar Solo)

We know it wasn't easy, so much heartache to go through.
For helping to bring "peace on earth," we give our thanks to you.

(Tag)
We give our thanks to you!