For that house that you grew up in
Sunday school and church
For graduating' high school
Thank a soldier
For going off to college
Or the chance to fall in love
For that small town home with acreage
Thank a soldier
Cause they're fightin' for our freedom
The red white and blue
They lay their lives on the line
For folks like me and you
You might not understand it
What it might mean
Or how far it might go
So if you get the chance
Just shake a hand
And thank a soldier
For them windows down
Backroad driving weekends
Dropped tailgate bonfire Friday nights
For them tell me 'bout the good ol' days with grandpa
Thank a soldier
Cause they're fightin' for our freedom
The red white and blue
They lay their lives on the line
For folks like me and you
You might not understand it
What it might mean
Or how far it might go
So if you get the chance
Just shake a hand
And thank a soldier
Awwwwww
Cause they're fightin' for our freedom
The red white and blue
They lay their lives on the line
For strangers like me and you
You might not understand it
What it might mean
Or how far it might go
So if you get the chance
Just shake a hand
And thank a soldier
If you get the chance
Just shake a hand
And thank a soldier
Thank a soldier
Thank you for your service