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Verse 1

    From Aztec Shore to Arctic Zone,
    To Europe and Far East,
    The Flag is carried by our ships
    In times of war and peace;
    And never have we struck it yet,
    In spite of foemen's might,
    Who cheered our crews and cheered again
    For showing how to fight.

Chorus

    We're always ready for the call,
    We place our trust in Thee.
    Through surf and storm and howling gale,
    High shall our purpose be,
    "Semper Paratus" is our guide,
    Our fame, our glory, too.
    To fight to save or fight and die!
    Aye! Coast Guard, we are for you.

Verse 2

    "Surveyor" and "Narcissus,"
    The "Eagle" and "Dispatch,"
    The "Hudson" and the "Tampa,"
    These names are hard to match;
    From Barrow's shores to Paraguay,
    Great Lakes or Ocean's wave,
    The Coast Guard fights through storms and winds
    To punish or to save.

Verse 3

    Aye! We've been "Always Ready"
    To do, to fight, or die!
    Write glory to the shield we wear
    In letters to the sky.
    To sink the foe or save the maimed
    Our mission and our pride.
    We'll carry on 'til Kingdom Come
    Ideals for which we've died.

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