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The marching band played John Philip Sousa My daddy held my hand Lining the streets elbows to my head My daddy put me on his shoulders, where I could stand ~ The marching marines stopped in front of us And in synchrony stomped boots our way The men sang in perfect harmony Daddy crossed his heart that day ~ And over head, as the men sang Bursting here and there Colors of red, white and blue In patterns, I’d not seen anywhere ~ Some sounded like rockets Szshoozing overhead Some were loud like cannonballs I covered my ears in dread ~ In amazement, I beheld the lights Were there angels over me? Exploding in perfect orderly colors “Daddy, how do they do that? How can this be?” ~ The choir of men sang a special song And Daddy started to cry I didn’t understand why A father with tears in his eyes ~ “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 Marine.” ~ Then, above the grandest sights A little girl had seen Splitting colors like stars and stripes The happiest, I’d ever been ~ Lights splashing with the music Bursting colors with the beat The patters in my little heart Thrilling for me, a child of three, to have the very best seat In the parade
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