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Citizen Soldier

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[Intro]
Cm   Cm   Cm   Ab   Gmx2
[Verse 1]
CmBeyond the boundaries of your Cmcity's lights
CmStand the heroes waiting Abfor your crieGms
CmSo many times you did not Cmbring this on yourself
CmWhen that moment finally comes
AbI'll be there to Gmhelp
[Hook]
CmOn that day when Abyou need
Your Gmbrothers and Cmsisters to care
AbI'll be right hGmere
[Chorus]
CmCitizen soldiers
AbHolding the Bblight for the Cmones that we guide
From the Abdark of deBbspair
CmStanding on guard for the Abones that we Bbsheltered
We'll Cmalways be ready
BecAbause we will aBblways be tCmherCmeCm  Ab  Gm  
[Verse 2]
CmWhen there are people crying Cmin the streets
CmWhen they're starving for a Abmeal to eaGmt
CmWhen they simply need a Cmplace to make their beds
CmRight here underneath my wing
AbYou can rest your Gmhead
[Hook]
CmOn that day when Abyou need
Your Gmbrothers and Cmsisters to care
AbI'll be right hGmere
[Chorus]
CmCitizen soldiers
AbHolding the Bblight for the Cmones that we guide
From the Abdark of deBbspair
CmStanding on guard for the Abones that we Bbsheltered
We'll Cmalways be ready
BecAbause we will aBblways be tCmherAbe
[Bridge]
CmTherAbe... CmtherAbe... CmtherAbe...
[Verse 3]
CmHope and pray that Abyou'll never need me
But Cmrest assured I will Abnot let you down
CmI'll walk beside you but Abyou may not see me
The sCmtrongest among you may Abnot wear a crown
[Hook]
CmOn that day when Abyou need
Your Gmbrothers and Cmsisters to care
AbI'll be right hGmere
[Hook 2]
CmOn that day when you Abdon't have the sBbtrength
For the Cmburden you bear
AbI'll be right hBbere
[Chorus]
CmCitizen soldiers
AbHolding the Bblight for the Cmones that we guide
From the Abdark of deBbspair
CmStanding on guard for the Abones that we Bbsheltered
We'll Cmalways be ready
BecAbause we will aBblways be tCmhere
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The story behind the song

"Citizen Soldier" by 3 Doors Down conveys the band's perspective on the actions performed by the National Guard. The lyrics are central to this message, released in conjunction with a recruitment campaign. The song comes from their self-titled fourth studio album. It plays like an anthem of duty and commitment.

AI-written from these sources:Citizen/Soldier — Wikipedia ↗3 Doors Down — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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