Toby Keith – American Soldier

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I'm just trying to be a father,
Raise a daughter and a son,
Be a lover to their mother,
Everything to everyone.
Up and at 'em bright and early,
I'm all business in my suit,
Yeah,I'm dressed up for success,
From my head down to my boots.
I don't do it for money
There's bills that I can't pay.
I don't do it for the glory,
I just do it anyway.
Providing for our future's my responsibility,
Yeah I'm real good under pressure,
Being all that I can be.

And I can't call in sick on Mondays
When the weekends been too strong,
I just work straight through the holidays,
And sometimes all night long.
You can bet that I stand ready
When the wolf growls at the door,
Hey, I'm solid, hey I'm steady,
Hey I'm true down to the core.

And I will always do my duty,
No matter what the price,
I've counted up the cost,
I know the sacrifice.
Oh, and I don't want to die for you,
But if dyin's asked of me,
I'll bear that cross with honor,
'Cause freedom don't come free.

I'm an American soldier, an American,
Beside my brothers and my sisters
I will proudly take a stand,
When liberty's in jeopardy
I will always do what's right,
I'm out here on the front lines,
So you can sleep in peace tonight.
American soldier, I'm an American,

American soldier,
An American

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"American Soldier" as written by Toby Keith/chuck Cannon

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    General Comment:PLEASE DON'T READ THIS, YOU WILL GET KISSED BY THE LOVE OF YOUR LIFE ON SATURDAY, TOMORROW WILL BE THE BEST DAY OF YOUR LIFE BUT YOU HAVE TO REPOST THIS, IF YOU REPOST THIS IN 2 SONGS YOU WILL DIE IN 2 HOURS, BUT IF YOU REPOST THIS TO 5 SONGS IT WILL TRULY BE THE BEST DAY OF YOUR LIFE, WHEN YOU'RE DONE, PUSH F6 ON YOUR KEYBOARD AND THE LOVE OF YOUR LIFE WILL APPEAR IN BIG LETTERS... ITS SCARY BUT IT WORKS
    Flagged marge21on March 22, 2010   Link
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    General Comment:this song rocks and truly puts words to what i feel...my father is going into the army, and both my grandparents...and im going to go soon
    when i hear this song, i feel tears come to my eyes and a kind of pride and appreciation for our troops GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS! AND ANY OTHER PERSON WHO LOVES THIS COUNTRY AND WHO SHOWS THEIR SUPPORT IN ANYWAY...whether it be by just flying a flag in their yard, or donating to a good cause..GOD BLESS YOU!
    Flag starrwisheron November 25, 2009   Link
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    General Comment:I heard this song for the first time at a live show that i went to with my NJROTC class when i was in highschool! I've loved it ever since and it makes me tear up :( Beautiful Song!!!!!!!!!!!
    Flag jewelzr4evaon August 17, 2008   Link
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    General Comment:im not one to like country, im more into death metal and shit. but i LOVEE this song, and not just because im looking forward to going into the army myself, this is actually a very good song.
    Flag XxHollyManiacxXon July 27, 2007   Link
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    General Comment:bad_obsession....I may not agree with you on everything you say, but thank you so much for realizing that it is not the troops that decide when we go to war. We only do what we are told. I don't believe that I serve because I have been fed a bunch of propaganda. Rather, I chose to serve because I felt I needed to pay my respects to my family members that served before me and all of the men and women that served before me. Believe me, the troops probably want to stay out of war more than anyone. But when our elected officials decide it is time for us to do our job, we must do it. Thank you for realizing this. There are too many people out there that refuse to understand this.....
    Flag jta2006on February 04, 2007   Link
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    General Comment:Toby Keith is nothing more than an opportunistic whore. He exploits our sentiment of nationalism for his own personal gain.
    Its not like the military is defending this country--simply carrying out the imperialistic ambitions of the lone world superpower. Any claims at jingoistic altruism are simply the attempt to veil the US's true motives.
    This is not an attack at anyone in the military--you are following the orders of your boss--and you have been so indoctrinated with propoganda that it is difficult to see the forest for the trees. No one faults you for carrying out your job--and it truly is the most heroic job in the world. Nonetheless, I believe that the world would be better off if the United States kept its nose out of everyone else's affairs--to the extend that we dictate what other countries do...
    Also, like all imperialistic empires, the USA will fall--its just a question of when and why
    Flagged bad obsessionon November 10, 2006   Link
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    General Comment:I've counted up the cost, I know the sacrifice,
    Oh, and I don't want to die for you,
    But if dyin's asked of me,
    I'll bear that cross with an honor,
    'Cause freedom don't come free.

    i understand this part very well.
    Flag Army123on July 30, 2006   Link
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    General Comment:Im in the Army and I LOVE THIS SONG. For me it Reminds me why i fight for this country. Also it gives me a fighting spirit. When we play it here at the base we all feel PROUD to be defending the USA. god bless all.
    Flag Army123on July 28, 2006   Link
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    General Comment:I love Toby Keith!!! This is an awesome song, and it means a lot to me!
    Flag camcamluvsu!on May 30, 2006   Link
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    General Comment:god bless everyone in iraq...in any war infact...this guy knows how to put thoughts into words and i am loving it.
    Flag pilgrem56on May 26, 2006   Link

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