[Verse 1] From Hollywood to White House halls, An actor stepped upon the stage! Reagan said Government's first duty is to protect the people, not run their lives! [Chorus] Heave ho, for Reagan, stand up tall! Against the tide, before the fall! Heave ho, the Gipper, strong and true! For liberty, for me and you! [Verse 2] Beware the words, the chilling sound, When bureaucrats come gather 'round, Reagan said The nine most terrifying words in the English language are: 'I'm from the government, and I'm here to help.' [Chorus] Heave ho, for Reagan, stand up tall! Against the tide, before the fall! Heave ho, the Gipper, strong and true! For liberty, for me and you! [Verse 3] This precious gift, this liberty, Can vanish in a single year! Reagan said Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same! [Chorus] Heave ho, for Reagan, stand up tall! Against the tide, before the fall! Heave ho, the Gipper, strong and true! For liberty, for me and you! [Verse 4] The government's a hungry child, Reagan said Government is like a baby. An alimentary canal with a big appetite at one end and no sense of responsibility at the other! A watchful eye we must extend! Reagan said Trust, but verify! [Chorus] Heave ho, for Reagan, stand up tall! Against the tide, before the fall! Heave ho, the Gipper, strong and true! For liberty, for me and you!
