"To The Ones Who Gave It All" lyrics

Tom Paxton, Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer Lyrics

"To The Ones Who Gave It All"

In the angry years we've lived in
Daily life could be like war
Danger always riding shotgun
And death knocking at the door
Brave young people took their chances
Crossing bridges side by side
Walking miles and miles for justice
And some brave young people died

Though their names may not be written
In stained glass or marble wall
We will be forever thankful
To the ones who gave it all
To the ones who gave it all
To the ones who gave it all
We will be forever thankful
To the ones who gave it all

First responders who gave everything
While others didn't see
What their bravery could cost them
What the final price could be
And if it came to death
So that another soul might live
They would give their final breath
They gave all they had to give

Though their names may not be written
In stained glass or marble wall
We will be forever thankful
To the ones who gave it all
To the ones who gave it all
To the ones who gave it all
We will be forever thankful
To the ones who gave it all

When something needed doing
They could always call on you
Yes would always be the answer
You would always see it through
Though they never took your picture
Or publicized your name
You were there each time it counted
You're a hero all the same

Though their names may not be written
In stained glass or marble wall
We will be forever thankful
To the ones who gave it all
To the ones who gave it all
To the ones who gave it all
We will be forever thankful
To the ones who gave it all


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