Boots On the Ground

When these boots hit the ground When these boots hit the ground 82nd loud and proud 82nd loud and proud If you ask us yes we can If you ask us yes we can In the air and on the land In the air and on the land Double A Double A Double A Double A All American We caught General Patton's eye We caught General Patton's eye Guard of honor marching by Guard of honor marching by When these boots hit the ground When these boots hit the ground 82nd loud and proud 82nd loud and proud Double A Double A Double A Double A All the way All the way All the way All American In World War 2 The 82nd served at the Battle of the Bulge When Hitler tried to attack through the Arden It was his last gamble in the west PFC Martin said to a Sergeant In a retreating tank destroyer Put your vehicle behind me sir I am the 82nd Airborne And this is as far as those jerks are going Defeat the enemy Preserve the peace And freedom for our nation Yeah And get back home Just get back home To our loved ones When these boots hit the ground When these boots hit the ground 82nd loud and proud 82nd loud and proud If you ask us yes we can If you ask us yes we can In the air and on the land In the air and on the land Yeah Double A Yeah Double A Yeah Double A Yeah Double A Yeah Double A Yeah All the way Yeah Double A Yeah All the way Don't mess with The 82nd