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Some Say Freedom is Free | Military Cadence
(Lyrics & History)

The U.S. Military uses "Jodies," rhythmic chants, to keep troops in step, boost morale, and promote teamwork during marches and runs. These chants are an enduring part of military tradition.

Lyrics

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Some say freedom is free

But I tend to disagree

I say freedom is won

By the barrel of a gun

 

Had a brother in Iraq

He never come back

I ask why, tell me why 

Do our soldiers have to die

 

Some say freedom is free

But I tend to disagree

I say freedom is won

By the barrel of a gun

 

Daddy died in Vietnam

He was killed at Khe Sahn

I ask why, tell me why

Do our soldiers have to die

 

Some say freedom is free

But I tend to disagree

I say freedom is won

By the barrel of a gun

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Listen to this cadence:

Song Name: Some Say Freedom is Free
Album Name: Cadences Volume 4
by Jonathan Michael Fleming

DISCLAIMERS:

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The lyrics and music to the above cadence are not original to me. To the best of my knowledge, the song is in the public domain, as the author is unknown and has simply been handed down generation-to-generation within the US military.

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