I wanna thank you, old flag of mine, for letting me defend
The colors that you proudly boast while waving in the wind
As I place my hand upon my heart and view your majesty
I thank you, old flag of mine, for what you mean to me
My Granddad fought in World War One, my Dad in World War Two
And I was there in Korea, one of many defending you
An' I lost a son in Vietnam, who was fighting for the free
An, I thank you, old flag of mine, for what you mean to me

When shells are fired upon you from some foreign shore
An' when some fool tries to burn you, just makes me love you more
An' I'd gladly take up arms again to defend your gallantry
I wanna thank you, old flag of mine, for what you mean to me

And when my toe-headed Grandson finally turns into a man
I pray that God will grant him the will to understand
How very special you have been to those who are living free
I wanna thank you, old flag of mine, for what you mean to me

I wanna thank you, old flag of mine, for what you mean to me