As I stand in the breaking new day and gaze skyward

The bright flag waves proudly ‘neath a backdrop of clouds

Just some cloth and some colors, but a symbol of freedom

A symbol that makes all Americans proud

Not a thing to be worshipped but respected and loved

Be it shiny and fresh or shell shot and stained

Stretching back to the dark days when tyranny ruled

And brave men shook off the cruel monarch’s chains

As it snaps in the wind you may hear other voices

From the Green Mountain boys to the Tripoli shore

Determined to stand for freedom most precious

Patrick Henry, John Adams, Ben Franklin and more

Wherever this flag waves, from the Somme to Bataan

Stand under it’s shadow and know you are free

Free to live, speak, and worship in the way you think best

May it always wave proudly for the whole world to see

Just a banner of cloth here, not an idol to worship

In its fabric are memories, so carefully saved

Stand tall in the sun now and look up at our flag

In it’s fabric are woven the deeds of the brave

Flag Day

FLAGS FOR FLAG DAY

Howdy Doody wears his flag

Lazy Bob Ranch flag