Boots On the Ground - John Parr

When these boots hit the ground

When these boots hit the ground

82nd loud and proud

82nd loud and proud

If you ask us yes we can

If you ask us yes we can

In the air and on the land

In the air and on the land

Double A

Double A

Double A

Double A

All American

We caught General Patton’s eye

We caught General Patton’s eye

Guard of honor marching by

Guard of honor marching by

When these boots hit the ground

When these boots hit the ground

82nd loud and proud

82nd loud and proud

Double A

Double A

Double A

Double A

All the way

All the way

All the way

All American

In World War 2

The 82nd served at the Battle of the Bulge

When Hitler tried to attack through the Arden

It was his last gamble in the west

PFC Martin said to a Sergeant

In a retreating tank destroyer

Put your vehicle behind me sir

I am the 82nd Airborne

And this is as far as those jerks are going

Defeat the enemy

Preserve the peace

And freedom for our nation

Yeah

And get back home

Just get back home

To our loved ones

When these boots hit the ground

When these boots hit the ground

82nd loud and proud

82nd loud and proud

If you ask us yes we can

If you ask us yes we can

In the air and on the land

In the air and on the land

Yeah

Double A

Yeah

Double A

Yeah

Double A

Yeah

Double A

Yeah

Double A

Yeah

All the way

Yeah

Double A

Yeah

All the way

Don’t mess with The 82nd