(Verse 1) The barracks lights burn soft tonight, the day's at finally done, Boots are lined beside the rack before tomorrow's sun. Old stories pass from mouth to mouth, just like they've always been, Of every Marine who stood the line and never chose to bend. (Pre-Chorus) From Tun Tavern's smoky room, To every foreign shore, The Eagle, Globe, and Anchor's worn By every Marine before. (Chorus) Goodnight, Chesty, wherever you are, We're still following your North Star. The rifles change, the years roll by, But "Semper Fi" will never die. We'll hold the line, we'll raise the bar— Goodnight, Chesty, wherever you are. (Verse 2) They climbed the walls at Chapultepec, where legends first were made, They fought through Belleau's shattered woods and never were afraid. They stormed the black sands of Iwo, through fire, smoke, and flame, And every hill at Chosin still remembers every name. (Pre-Chorus) Through jungle heat and frozen snow, One promise carried far: Leave this Core a little stronger Than the Marines you are. (Chorus) Goodnight, Chesty, wherever you are, We're still following your North Star. The uniforms may fade with time, But honor never leaves the line. We'll keep the faith, no matter how far— Goodnight, Chesty, wherever you are. (Bridge) Some came home with silver hair, Some beneath Old Glory's care. Some still stand on Heaven's shore, Guarding every Marine before. If courage ever had a face, It's found in every time and place. (Final Chorus) Goodnight, Chesty, wherever you are, The watch goes on beneath the stars. The faces change, the mission stays, Just like it's been through all our days. We'll take the watch wherever we are— Goodnight, Chesty, wherever you are. (Outro) The bugle fades, the stars shine bright, Another Marine stands watch tonight. Sleep easy now, we've got the bar— Goodnight, Chesty, wherever you are. Semper Fi. Do or Die
