Semper Paratus

C From Aztec Shore to Arctic Zone, to Europe and Far East F C D G The Flag is carried by our ships in times of war and peace C And never have we struck it yet, in spite of foemen's might, F C G C who cheered our crews and cheered again, for showing how to fight. C F C We're always ready for the call, we place our trust in Thee. F E Am D Am G Through surf and storm and howling gale, high shall our purpose be C F C "Semper Paratus" is our guide, our fame, our glory, too. F E Am C C G C To fight to save or fight and die! Aye! Coast Guard, we are for you C Surveyor and Narcissus,the Eagle & Dispatch F C D G The Hudson & the Tampa These names are hard to match; C From Barrow's shores to Paraguay Great Lakes or Ocean's wave, F C G C The Coast Guard fights through storms and winds To punish or to save. C F C We're always ready for the call, we place our trust in Thee. F E Am D Am G Through surf and storm and howling gale, high shall our purpose be C F C "Semper Paratus" is our guide, our fame, our glory, too. F E Am C C G C To fight to save or fight and die! Aye! Coast Guard, we are for you C Aye! We've been Always Ready To do, to fight, or die! F C D G Write glory to the shield we wear In letters to the sky. C To sink the foe or save the maimed Our mission and our pride. F C G C We'll carry on 'til Kingdom Come Ideals for which we've died. C F C We're always ready for the call, we place our trust in Thee. F E Am D Am G Through surf and storm and howling gale, high shall our purpose be C F C "Semper Paratus" is our guide, our fame, our glory, too. F E Am C C G C To fight to save or fight and die! Aye! Coast Guard, we are for you