(V1)
I saw them in an old box,
Back when I was twelve.
I shined them up with polish.
And I kept them for myself.
Later when my dad found them,
I asked him what they were.
He said they’re grandpa’s dog tags,
The greatest thing in this whole world.
(Chorus)
Because he’s gone and left us,
And these are all that we’ve got left.
Of the time he died to save us,
From living in a commie mess.
So keep them safe my dear boy.
They mean the whole damn world.
Because they’re grandpa’s dog tags.
And grandpa’s our hero.
(V2)
He fought hard in Europe,
With the dog tags around his neck.
Fighting against the Germans,
Hell, you know the rest.
But when they came back with his medals.
In a wooden, felt-lined box.
Your dear grandpa wasn’t with them.
So keep them under key and lock.
(Chorus)
Because they’re full of memories.
And they wear the battle scars.
Of when Grandpa and his brothers.
Stopped Hitler’s vicious charge.
So keep them safe my dear boy.
They mean the whole damn world.
Because they’re grandpa’s dog tags.
And grandpa’s our hero.
It’s 1943 again, the day that dear grandpa was slain.
As the bombs fell in a fiery hell, he closed his eyes and wished us well.
He tucked his dog tag inside his boot, and drew his rifle ready to shoot.
(Chorus)
In the years since Grandpa left us,
We’ve kept safe his legacy.
Because died to save us,
Now our lives are good and free.
So keep them safe my dear boy.
They mean the whole damn world.
Because their grandpa’s dog tags.
And grandpa’s our hero.
I saw them in an old box.
Back when I was twelve.
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