Neal McCoy - Take A Knee My Ass

      Take A Knee . . . My Ass                  
Neal McCoy

[Intro]
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[Verse 1]
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I pledge allegiance to the flag,  Of the United States,   Of America,
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I'll stand and place my hand upon my heart,  Every time her anthem plays,
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And when I see somebody on TV,  Take their stand on bended knee,
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Whether it's on AstroTurf or grass,
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I think of those whose freedom was not free,   And I say, “Take a knee?    My Ass.”

[Chorus 1]
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I'll stand up for my flag,  Take off my hat for Old Glory,
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Thank God I live in the home of the brave,  And the land of the free,
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I'll honor the ones who gave it all,  So we're all free to go and play ball,
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If only for their sake,   I won't take a knee.

[Verse 2]
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From Valley Forge to Vietnam,  9/11 to Afghanistan,
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That star spangled banner does yet wave,
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I won't forget,  I owe a debt of gratitude,  I never can repay,
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Arm in arm and side by side,  American heroes fought and died,
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Is showing some respect too much to ask?
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I speak for those whose freedom was not free,  And I say, “Take a knee?    My Ass.”

[Chorus 2]
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I'll stand up for my flag,  Take off my hat for Old Glory,
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Thank God I live in the home of the brave,  And the land of the free,
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I'll honor the ones who gave it all,  So we're all free to go and play ball,
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If only for their sake,   I won't take a knee.   Oh say can you see?

[Outro]
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If only for their sake,   I won't take a knee.