My Own Native Land
Marty Robbins
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D Dsus2 D Dsus4 D [Verse 1]D In this troubled world today,A D we're asked to lend a hand Which I will, but first with me,A D comes my own native landG Gladly will I help this world, andD give all that I can It isn't selfishness but first,A D comes my own native land [Verse 2]D Is it right that we should give,A D and give until it hurts To a foreign land that treats us,A D just like so much dirtG Those who lead us have forgotten,D love is in the soulContinúa después del anuncioLove cannot be purchased with, theA D promise of more gold [Verse 3]D Giving brings a lot of joy, andA D this I do believe But aren't the ones who give soA D much, entitled to receiveG Why do we keep on giving, is itD right that we should please The very ones who'd like to see, ourA D country on her knees [Verse 4]D If we must give then we shouldA D use, a different policy And give to only those who treat us,A D fair and honestlyG We give to those who quickly takeD it, posing as a friend Then just as quickly turn and bite,A D the hand that's feeding them [Verse 5]D I'll be accused but I don't feel,A D i'm acting selfishly 'Cause I believe the country that,A D remains strong will stay freeG To give is great but are weD giving, more than we can stand I question this, cause first withA D me, comes my own native land I question this, cause first withA D me, comes my own native land