A song co-written with a guy named John Denney that I have never met nor talked to. He was an older guy at the time (2001) and I don't even know if he is still alive. If I remember right, we were both members of the NSAI and somehow his lyrics (the verses of this song) were presented and I used the lyrics and added to them with chorus and bridge lyrics along with the music and this became the centerpiece of a musical I co-wrote with another individual for a play called "Time For Glory". It is just a patriotic song in the "God Bless the USA" genre. I produced and performed the song.
Do you like it? I have always thought the best review was if a person liked the song or not. And the best comment is one where the listener says they played the song over and over again.
I dont know if you are a military man but i served 5 years and i have to take my hat off to you
all i can say is it took my heart
Thank you
July 13, 2017
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Thanks Corey… I was not in the military though I believe in a strong defense. The lyricist may have been in the military but he was such an ornery guy I never developed any working relationship to really get to know him! LOL
July 14, 2017
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“Fly On High, Old Glory”
Written by Robert Lloyd and John Denney
(Verse #1)
D Em D G Em7
I pledge allegiance to the flag… of the best country in this(the) world…
A G Em7 A G+E
I pledge allegiance to the flag… may only freedom’s winds unfurl…
(Verse #2)
D Em D G Em7
I pledge allegiance to the flag… many times been tried and true…
A G Em7 A G+E A(slide)
I pledge allegiance to the flag… that’s blood red, white and blue…
(Chorus)
D G A
Fly on high, Old Glory, fly on high…
G Em A G A
Let your stars and stripes show all the world…American pride…
D G A
Fly on high, Old Glory, fly on high…
G A D
And forever show the world you stand for freedom… *American pride…
(tag ending- ‘This is God’s kingdom’) *so fly on high (optional)
(Verse #3)
I pledge allegiance to the flag… and promise to stay forever strong…
I pledge allegiance to the flag… and forever fight the evil wrong…
(Verse #4)
I pledge allegiance to the flag… by the sword and by the hand…
I pledge allegiance to the flag… and promise to protect this land…
(Chorus)
(Bridge)
F F+G G
Fly on high, Old Glory, fly on high…
Bm7 G Em7 A
Fly from Khe Sanh to the Caissons… from Saratoga to Lexington…
F G
Fly on high, Old Glory, fly on high…
D G Em7 A
And may your colors never run… it’s freedom for everyone…
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I dont know if you are a military man but i served 5 years and i have to take my hat off to you
all i can say is it took my heart
Thank you
July 13, 2017
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Thanks Corey… I was not in the military though I believe in a strong defense. The lyricist may have been in the military but he was such an ornery guy I never developed any working relationship to really get to know him! LOL
July 14, 2017
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barry guy
HI Robert, a nicely produced song here, great job.
June 12, 2017