US Coast Guard Anthem - Semper Paratus (Always Ready)
[Verse]
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From Aztec Shore to Arctic Zone, to Europe and Far East
F C D G
The Flag is carried by our ships in times of war and peace
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And never have we struck it yet, in spite of foemen's might,
F C G C
who cheered our crews and cheered again, for showing how to fight.
[Chorus]
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We're always ready for the call, we place our trust in Thee.
F E Am D Am G
Through surf and storm and howling gale, high shall our purpose be
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"Semper Paratus" is our guide, our fame, our glory, too.
F E Am C C G C
To fight to save or fight and die! Aye! Coast Guard, we are for you
[Verse]
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Surveyor and Narcissus,the Eagle & Dispatch
F C D G
The Hudson & the Tampa These names are hard to match;
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From Barrow's shores to Paraguay Great Lakes or Ocean's wave,
F C G C
The Coast Guard fights through storms and winds To punish or to save.
[Chorus]
C F C
We're always ready for the call, we place our trust in Thee.
F E Am D Am G
Through surf and storm and howling gale, high shall our purpose be
C F C
"Semper Paratus" is our guide, our fame, our glory, too.
F E Am C C G C
To fight to save or fight and die! Aye! Coast Guard, we are for you
[Verse]
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Aye! We've been Always Ready To do, to fight, or die!
F C D G
Write glory to the shield we wear In letters to the sky.
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To sink the foe or save the maimed Our mission and our pride.
F C G C
We'll carry on 'til Kingdom Come Ideals for which we've died.
[Chorus]
C F C
We're always ready for the call, we place our trust in Thee.
F E Am D Am G
Through surf and storm and howling gale, high shall our purpose be
C F C
"Semper Paratus" is our guide, our fame, our glory, too.
F E Am C C G C
To fight to save or fight and die! Aye! Coast Guard, we are for you
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