You can hurt us, desert us
but you'll never disconcert us.
We stand united...you can't separate us.
We're tried- and -true...
red, white, and blue.
You can deny us, defy us,
and even decry us-
You'd be better off to rely on us.
We're tried- and- true...
red, white, and blue.
You can support us, endorse us,
affirm us, embrace us.
We're a worthy ally...
never underestimate us.
We're tried -and- true...
red, white, and blue.
You can knock us down, kick us around,
but be assured,
we will abound.
We are in one accord.
We'll always stand our ground.
We're tried- and- true...
red, white, and blue.
You can share our pride,
fight by our side,
join us in freedom never denied.
For it, many have died.
We're tried -and -true,
red, white, and blue.
tried-and-true(adj.)
1. tested and proved to be reliable
2. dependable, worthy of trust
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