Freedom’s Never Free
There is a land
Of which I’m certain
Is a land of the brave and free.
It was built by our great fathers,
Built for you and built for me.
It wasn’t born without a trial,
Nor did it happen easily.
The men who died
To bring us freedom
Gave their lives for you and me.
So when you stand and see old glory,
Or when you sit by the shining sea,
Just think of all that came before it
And that freedom ‘s never free.
To look ahead to our great future
This land I love
Must see the past,
For it was there
Our nations’ history
The great foundation’s built to last.
It is a land of strength and power
With its’ roots of faith and peace.
It is a land of great resources
A land of opportunity.
So when you stand and see Old Glory
Or when you sit by the shining sea,
Just think of all that went before it,
And that freedom ‘s never free.
Words and Music by Iris Carignan 7/4/ 2014