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From the Halls of Montezuma,
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to the shores of Tripoli
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We fight our country s battles,
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in the air, on land, and sea
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First to fight for right and freedom,
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and to keep our honor clean
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We are proud to claim the title,
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Of United States Marine.
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Our flag s unfurled to every breeze,
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from dawn to setting sun
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We have fought in ev ry clime and place,
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where we could take a gun
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In the snow of far-off Northern lands,
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and in sunny tropic scenes
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You will find us always on the job,
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The United States Marines.
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Here's health to you and to our Corps,
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which we are proud to serve
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In many a strife we've fought for life,
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and never lost our nerve
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If the Army and the Navy,
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ever look on Heaven s scenes
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They will find the streets are guarded,
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by United States Marines.
