[Intro]
Gather 'round and let me share, a tale of honor, a tale so rare
[Verse 1]
When I was young, many years ago
I joined the Navy, why I don’t know
I served my time, with honor and pride
For this young boy, it was quite a ride
[Verse 2]
I went to places I’d never dreamed
Time went fast, so it seemed
I met people I’ll never forget
And some, I wish I’d never met
[Pre-Chorus]
But as I think back on those days gone by
My ship, my shipmates, brings a tear to my eye
[Chorus]
I didn’t know it then, never gave it a thought
But my time in the Navy could not have been bought
I guess we all feel the same after we’re out
The pride we feel, that’s what it’s about
[Verse 3]
Having served our nation, keeping it free
Protecting our way of life and our liberty
And the friends I made, along the way
Would I do it again? Any day
[Bridge]
And to all my shipmates, gathered here today
Anchors Aweigh, our bond will never fray
We fought through storms and we danced in the light
Our hearts forever tied, day and night
[Chorus Repeat]
I didn’t know it then, never gave it a thought
But my time in the Navy could not have been bought
I guess we all feel the same after we’re out
The pride we feel, that’s what it’s about
[Outro]
Anchors Aweigh, the journey goes on
In the heart of a veteran, forever strong
For those we lost and the memories we keep
In peace we stand, our promise we’ll reap