Anchors Aweigh Again

Gather 'round and let me share, a tale of honor, a tale so rare

When I was young, many years ago

I joined the Navy, why I don’t know

I served my time, with honor and pride

For this young boy, it was quite a ride

I went to places I’d never dreamed

Time went fast, so it seemed

I met people I’ll never forget

And some, I wish I’d never met

But as I think back on those days gone by

My ship, my shipmates, brings a tear to my eye

I didn’t know it then, never gave it a thought

But my time in the Navy could not have been bought

I guess we all feel the same after we’re out

The pride we feel, that’s what it’s about

Having served our nation, keeping it free

Protecting our way of life and our liberty

And the friends I made, along the way

Would I do it again? Any day

And to all my shipmates, gathered here today

Anchors Aweigh, our bond will never fray

We fought through storms and we danced in the light

Our hearts forever tied, day and night

I didn’t know it then, never gave it a thought

But my time in the Navy could not have been bought

I guess we all feel the same after we’re out

The pride we feel, that’s what it’s about

Anchors Aweigh, the journey goes on

In the heart of a veteran, forever strong

For those we lost and the memories we keep

In peace we stand, our promise we’ll reap