From the Halls of Montezuma, , J2 k6 p) S. R( \; W
To the shores of Tripoli; $ K8 x- W$ s- V. C- D/ z. E+ B* }: v
We fight our country's battles ; O! d+ y. `. ~: q h0 i0 y
In the air, on land, and sea; " M F2 B1 I9 t& n+ F( C
First to fight for right and freedom
: a, P* W& v( z, H0 O$ tAnd to keep our honor clean: / n, y7 J+ k' x& q
We are proud to claim the title & `% f8 K* P" A$ p
Of United States Marine.
8 P! ^( Y* g! s3 ^: aOur flag's unfurled to every breeze
- ~% ]6 a5 s% H) L& |0 ZFrom dawn to setting sun; k2 Z( ?7 r* ]. b9 Y+ \6 M
We have fought in every clime and place 5 n: J; f1 v7 D
Where we could take a gun;
9 |' b+ r6 p n8 GIn the snow of far-off Northern lands % z9 n* @5 U0 b$ N
And in sunny tropic scenes; z7 Z P/ [; Q9 U
You will find us always on the job
& v$ D6 v3 x" H3 E( ?) s5 NThe United States Marines.
4 T: B X M6 k+ v' Q$ EHere's health to you and to our Corps ) }9 }! z" \: Q9 E; C, m
Which we are proud to serve; 1 d! r9 g* W1 r$ u
In many a strife we've fought for life 7 n @9 m! x& g
And never lost our nerve; 3 d6 [# D. z3 D! D* l
If the Army and the Navy
- Q" `& p0 K: {( o1 h" OEver look on Heaven’s scenes;
- O7 v2 p7 j2 Z+ p! |' g9 ~They will find the streets are guarded
3 ^# Q+ `7 x3 o6 U8 e) ?6 O. gBy The United States Marines. |