Misc Traditional – Semper Paratus (Guitar Acoustic)

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From Aztec Shore to Arctic Zone, to Europe and Far East

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The Flag is carried by our ships in times of war and peace

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And never have we struck it yet, in spite of foemen's might,

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who cheered our crews and cheered again, for showing how to fight.

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We're always ready for the call,                we place our trust in Thee.

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Through surf and storm and howling gale,        high shall our purpose be

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"Semper Paratus" is our guide,                  our fame, our glory, too.

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To fight to save or fight and die!              Aye! Coast Guard, we are for you

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Surveyor and Narcissus,the Eagle & Dispatch

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The Hudson & the Tampa These names are hard to match;

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From Barrow's shores to Paraguay Great Lakes or Ocean's wave,

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The Coast Guard fights through storms and winds To punish or to save.

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We're always ready for the call,                we place our trust in Thee.

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Through surf and storm and howling gale,        high shall our purpose be

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"Semper Paratus" is our guide,                  our fame, our glory, too.

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To fight to save or fight and die!              Aye! Coast Guard, we are for you

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Aye! We've been  Always Ready To do, to fight, or die!

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Write glory to the shield we wear In letters to the sky.

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To sink the foe or save the maimed              Our mission and our pride.

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We'll carry on 'til Kingdom Come                Ideals for which we've died.

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We're always ready for the call,                we place our trust in Thee.

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Through surf and storm and howling gale,        high shall our purpose be

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"Semper Paratus" is our guide,                  our fame, our glory, too.

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To fight to save or fight and die!              Aye! Coast Guard, we are for you