Written and arranged by Jake and Jami Mellen Intro: E------0--------------------------------------| B-----3-3---------3----------3----------3-2---| G----2---2-------4-2--------0-0--------2------| D---0-----0-----4---4-5----0---0------2-------| A--------------2---------------------0--------| E-------------------------3-------------------| 1st Verse: D They put their lives on the line for us each and every day, B They sadly leave their families, and are forced to walk away. G He may never see his little girl or even her little boy, A But they're fighting for our country, bringing freedom and joy. CHORUS: D A They're American Soldiers fighting for the land they love, B G They're our heroes and our family sent from the man above. D A Doing their duties we send them on with love and prayer. B G And someday if they don't make it back, we hope they know we cared. 2nd Verse: D They never know what will happen, they're taking such a chance, B And day to day we wonder how we will ever pay them back. G They're so courageous and proud, they are so brave and strong, A All we wish for now is that they won't be there very long. CHORUS: D A They're American Soldiers fighting for the land they love, B G They're our heroes and our family sent from the man above. D A Doing their duties we send them on with love and prayer. B G And someday if they don't make it back, we hope they know we cared. Outro: E------0-----------------------------------------------| B-----3-3---------3----------3----------3-2--------3---| G----2---2-------4-2--------0-0--------2---4-2-----2---| D---0-----0-----4---4-5----0---0------2-------4----0---| A--------------2---------------------0-----------------| E-------------------------3----------------------------|