marine corps hymn

from the halls of montezuma
to the shores of tripoli;
we fight our country's battles
in the air, on land and sea;
first to fight for right and freedom
and to keep our honor clean;
we are proud to claim the title
of united states marine.

our flag's unfurled to every breeze
from dawn to setting sun;
we have fought in ev'ry clime and place
where we could take a gun;
in the snow of far-off northern lands
and in sunny tropic scenes;
you will find us always on the job
the united states marines.

here's health to you and to our corps
which we are proud to serve
in many a strife we've fought for life
and never lost our nerve;
if the army and the navy
ever look on heaven's scenes;
they will find the streets are guarded
by united states marines.