Verse 1:CFGEm
He sat in that long line of barber chairs
CFGEm
The sergeant asked him. 'son, would you like to keep your hair?'
CFGEm
He said, 'yes sir,' as he heard those clippers buzz and hum.
CFG
(strum once)
The sergeant said, 'Well hold out your hands, here it comes.'
C
Semper Fi
F
Do or die
DAmG
So gung-ho to go and pay the price
C
Here's to Leathernecks
F
Devil Dogs and Jarheads
GEm
Parris Island in July
CFDAmG
Semper Fi
Verse 2:CFGEm
I sleep in my bed instead of a fox hole
CFGEm
I've never heard my boss tell me to lock and load
CFGEm
Ain't no bullet holes in the side of my SUV
CFG (strum once)
'Cause the kid next door just shipped out overseas
C
Semper Fi
F
Do or Die
DAmG
So gung-ho to go and pay the price
C
Here's to Leathernecks
F
Devil Dogs and Jarheads
GEm
Parris Island in July
C
Semper Fi
Verse 3:AmG
For the few that wear the dress blues
CF
Haircut high and tight
EmGC
Who are proud to be the first ones in the fight
DCFGFCDEm
Semper Fi
C
Semper Fi
F
Do or die
DAmG
So gung-ho to go and pay the price
C
Here's to Leathernecks
F
Devil Dogs and Jarheads
GEm
Parris Island in July
CF
Never leave a man behind
G (Ring out) E
A Marine, a Marine for life
CFCDGEmC
Semper Fi