Bagpipes Cryin’
Rushlow Harris

Stumbled across an old green box
in my granddaddy’s house
Inside was a cross
some old dog tags
and a picture of when he was shipping out.
So I showed it to him
said “tell me about those days”
When he looked inside
he closed his eyes all he could say was:

“I hear bagpipes cryin’ Amazing Grace
Omaha Beach and her crashing waves.
Old Glory draped like Heaven’s mercy
over the fallen sons.
I see all the heroes
who were willing to fight in the name of freedom
layin’ down their lives.
And prayin’ God’s grace
would keep us safe from harm
until they brought us boys back home.”

Those words to a boy that became a man
now I’m ankle deep in this Persian sand.
And every day I’m giving all I can
because I’m damn proud to be American
Yeah, I made some friends
and I’ve lost some too
When I think about what they gave for me and you

I hear bagpipes cryin’ Amazing Grace
tears rolling down a mother’s face.
Old Glory draped like Heaven’s mercy
over the fallen sons.
I see all the heroes who are willing to fight
in the name of freedom layin’ down their lives.
And prayin’ God’s grace
would keep us safe from harm
until they bring us boys back home

I hear bagpipes cryin’ Amazing Grace,
tears rolling down a mother’s face.
Old Glory draped like Heaven’s mercy
over the fallen sons.
I see all the heroes
who are willing to fight in the name of freedom
layin’ down their lives.
And prayin’ God’s grace would keep you safe from harm,
until they bring you boys back home
’till they bring you boys back home
till they bring you boys back home.

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hattip for video and lyrics Lubbock Marine Families