Copyright Words and Music Joe Passion SOCAN

SONS OF AMERICA Copyright words and music Joe Passion SOCAN Performance user 060 (D12) Co:Cruisin’ VERSE I Dm F/Dm G/ Johnny’s gone to the badlands – (a) cross the ocean - in the land of Babelon Dm oil and blood and sand. –

He always been a good boy (I) taught him to shoot a - rifle and to read Matthew - Mark and Luke and John THEME

Johnny was our first born – (of) six more sons who followed - all seven helped me raise our - land and praise the Lord.

He was good with his hands and – (on) heavy machinery – joined the army motor pool to keep them trucks rolling.

CHORUS F Am G Dm C G/B Sons of America – Defend the flag of this country we love F Am G Dm - C - G/B Sons of America – Fight for peace THEME

VERSE II Johnny had a new bride (that) he left in a family way - when he mustered out in the - war to end all wars.

She gave birth to my Granddaughter (just) last Christmas Eve we had some cause to celebrate – He’s coming home on leave. THEME

CHORUS Sons of America – Spill their blood for this country we love Sons of America – Fight for peace For you and me – got to get release – and security

BRIDGE C G He’s coming home to the - Land of the free He’s gonna wash off al the sand and the sea He’s gonna be with his own family G Johnny’s coming home. Dm THEME

VERSE III Johnny weren’t no sinner, he weren’t no hero He did his duty and loved the job he did.

He put the key to Ignition - turned it with some friction red lightning filled the dashboard and hell’s inferno raged.

I’m one son less father - (with) a new granddaughter - the second and third of mine are - taking his place in line.

Men follow orders in the Holy Land of Borders truth divides the Temple - old King Solomon built.

CHORUS Sons of America – Spill their blood for this country we love Sons of America – Don’t let our boys die in vain. Sons of America – Fight for peace – for you and me – need release “ And security – Oh yeah – Don’t let ‘em die in vain “ Rest in Peace – Not in vain.