“The 4th” Intro: Yeah… Sun going down, speakers turned up, Red, white, blue shining through the dust… Tonight we celebrate… But never forget the price they paid. Verse I: Fourth of July, America’s birthday, Small town streets and a backyard party, Kids running wild with a spark in their eyes, Grandma telling stories underneath the skies. Grill smoke rising, laughter in the air, Family together, nothing else compares, Got a flag on the porch and a heart full of pride, Thinking of the ones who stood on that line. Freedom ain’t free, yeah the truth runs deep, Some gave their dreams so we could sleep, They carried the weight, they carried the fight, So we could watch fireworks light up the night. Chorus: It’s the 4th, let the whole world see, The land of the brave and the home of the free, But freedom came with a cost we know, Paid by the heroes who never came home. Standing for the flag with our hands on our hearts, Honoring the ones who gave their part, Fireworks over the lake shining bright, Celebrating life underneath the stars tonight. Verse II: Out by the water where the families gather, Old boats floating, kids splashing in the summer, Moon reflecting on the waves so calm, Grandpa’s voice singing an old freedom song. Then the sky goes black and the first one flies, A burst of colors dancing across the night, Everybody watching with a smile on their face, A million little memories we’ll never replace. But behind every boom and every flame in the sky, Are the names of the brave who were willing to die, For every backyard, every dream, every home, For every soldier who never made it back home. Chorus: It’s the 4th, let the whole world see, The land of the brave and the home of the free, But freedom came with a cost we know, Paid by the heroes who never came home. Standing for the flag with our hands on our hearts, Honoring the ones who gave their part, Fireworks over the lake shining bright, Celebrating life underneath the stars tonight. Verse III: So raise up a glass for the red, white, and blue, For the ones who sacrificed everything they knew, For the fathers and mothers who answered the call, For the ones who gave everything, gave it all. We don’t forget when the music plays, Or when the fireworks paint those summer waves, We remember the cost behind our freedom song, The reason this country keeps moving on. Not about a party, not just a day, It’s about the people who paved the way, A nation of dreamers, a nation that stands, Built by the courage of ordinary hands. Bridge: So when you see that flag waving high, Remember the tears that were left behind, When you kneel to pray and you look above, Remember the sacrifice, remember the love. The fireworks fade but the memory stays, The heroes live on through the choices we make, Tonight we celebrate, tomorrow we defend, The freedom they fought for again and again. [Final Chorus] It’s the 4th, let the whole world see, The land of the brave and the home of the free, With family beside us and stars overhead, We honor the living, we honor the dead. Fireworks over the lake like a dream come true, Red, white, and blue lighting up the view, America’s birthday, let the anthem roar, Forever grateful for the freedom we’re fighting for. Outro: Yeah… The 4th ain’t just a date on the calendar… It’s a reminder. Freedom has a story. And somebody paid the price. We salute you
