[Intro] [acoustic guitar strumming, light electric guitar swells] [Verse 1] [male lead vocals] We remember those departed On this Memorial Day Men who stood tall with pride The American way When duty beckoned [bass enters] They met the call All gave some But some gave all [Verse 2] [drums enter with light kick and snare] Remember those brave warriors Place flags and be sure to pray Men who fought for our freedom Shed blood for a brighter day When duty beckoned They always stood tall All gave some But some gave all [Chorus] [full band enters, driving rhythm] America, the beautiful, may your flag always wave Our country they protected, our future they helped save True heroes, we honor our duty on this day Remember all the fallen on this Memorial Day [Verse 3] [dynamic drops, acoustic guitar and light percussion] Remember, read the markers Their memory won't fade away Men who lived with true honor A debt we can't repay When duty beckoned [crescendo begins] They did not stall All gave some But some gave all [Bridge] [piano enters, sustained electric guitar notes] For God so loved the world He gave His only Son One who hung on a cross Who said Thy will be done When duty beckoned [drum fill] Jesus answered the call All gave some But Jesus gave it all [vocal belt] [Chorus] [full intensity, harmonized backing vocals] America, the beautiful, may your flag always wave Our country they protected, our future they helped save True heroes, we honor our duty on this day Remember all the fallen on this Memorial Day [Outro] True heroes, we honor our duty on this day Remember all the fallen On this Memorial Day [acoustic guitar fades out]
