Story Behind The Song

Events of Sept. 11, 2001 stirred the emotions for this song. As a writer - this is what I wanted to hold on to after that catastrophic day.

Song Description

Patriotic song about our flag.

Lyrics

Let Her Fly
Written by Kenny Ray Horton

Verse 1

She's withstood two hundred years of trials and toils
Watched the land she loves seperate like water and oil
She's been burned and walked on - she's been raised up high
And the sight of her has been known to make grown men cry
Oh she's always tried and true
Our red, white, and blue
And I'd die if I had to
To let her fly

Verse 2

She's laid to rest many a brave, brave man
And she's laid our claim to all of our war-won land
And she stands half-mast when our brothers fall
Yeah, she represents the greatest of them all
Oh she's always tried and true
Our red, white, and blue
And I'd die if I had to
To let her fly

Bridge

She stands up proudly for all those whove gone before
In war or in peace they'll be remembered forever more
She keeps them living
Right here in our hearts
Verse 3

She flies today come rain or shine
And the freedom she stands for is yours and mine
So you can stand up proud and know that she will remain
And the men who have died - they did not die in vein
Oh she's always tried and true
Our red, white, and blue
Oh it's up to me and you
And I'd die if I had to
To let her fly