Children's song--patriotic. About the meaning of the colors of our American Flag.
Songwriter, Children's and other music, ballad singer; choir director,actress,
Story behind the song
Created this song to talk about the meaning of the colors of the American Flag for a "Red, White, and Blue" puppet Show
Lyrics
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I love the red, white, and blue
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I love the red, white, and blue
C G7
I love the red, white, and blue for which we stand.
C
I love the red, white, and blue
F G7
I love the red, white, and blue
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I love the red, white, and blue of this land.
C F G7
Red is for the heroes who fought and died for me
C G7
White is for our liberty
C F
Blue is for the way we live each and every day
C G7 C
to keep our country free.
CHORUS
C F G7
Red stands for courage and valor in times of trouble
C G7
White is for our purity
C F
Blue is for the law that gives justice to all
C G7 C
and keeps our country free
CHORUS
C F G7
So when you see our flag remember not to brag
C G7
Remember what was done for you
C F G7
Then think what you can do for the red, white and blue
C G7 C
then help to keep our country free.
CHORUS