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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.