Story Behind The Song

Musing over what patriotism really means

Song Description

I'd give my life for my country. Just don't ask me to be honest on my taxes.

Lyrics

I would give my life for that dear old flag--

in Afghanistan, Korea, or Iraq

If the president called, I be there, in a flash,

even if he?d caught me in the sack.

Yep, my country?s so dear, I?d give up sex and beer,

to be numbered with the loyal and the true.

I?m a patriot guy, who would answer the cry,

and defend the dear, red, white, and blue



Chorus: I give thanks every day for the American way,

for my country?s my love and my joy,

I?m devout, to the max, but I cheat on my tax,

?cause I?m simply a good ol? boy.



I?ve got kids I adore that I?ve sacrificed for,

and they?re doin? mighty well in public school.

Gotta real fine dog, an? a house made of log

and a double "D" gal, who?s a jewel.

So I?m ready to give, for this life that I live,

in the home of the brave and the free,

There?s no cost that?s to great when my country?s first-rate,

and the one place that I want to be.



Chorus: I would fight, with the best, take a shot in the chest,

for my country?s my pride and my joy.

I?m devout, to the max, but I cheat on my tax,

?cause I?m simply a good ol? boy.



Chorus: I give thanks every day for the American way,

for my country?s my love and my joy,

I?m devout, to the max, but I cheat on my tax,

?cause I?m simply a good ol? boy.