He sat in that long line of barber chairs And the sergeant asked him "Son, would you like to keep your hair?" He said "Yes sir" as he heard those clippers buzz and hum The sergeant said "Well hold out your hands, here it comes"
Semper Fi Do or die So gung-ho to go and pay the price Here's to Leathernecks Devil Dogs and Jarheads Parris Island in July Semper Fi
I sleep in my bed instead of a fox hole I've never heard my boss tell me to lock and load Ain't no bullet holes in the side of my SUV 'Cause the kid next door just shipped out overseas
Semper Fi Do or die So gung-ho to go and pay the price Here's to Leathernecks Devil Dogs and Jarheads Parris Island in July Semper Fi
For the few that wear the dress blues Hair cut high and tight Who are proud to be the first ones in the fight Semper Fi
Semper Fi Do or die So gung-ho to go and pay the price Here's to Leathernecks Devil Dogs and Jarheads Parris Island in July Never leave a man behind A great Marine for life Semper Fi