Tomb Of The Unknown - Ode To The Old Guard lyrics

In somber silence

At a quick step

Day and night

In all weather

Faithfully kept

Silently stood

A watch obligated

By duty's dictates

Through rain and shine

Twenty one paces

And turn to pause

To render honours

In the night alone

No crowds about

Whilst America is

At their ease afar

Sentries stand watch

In reverent silence

"HERE RESTS IN

HONORED GLORY

AN AMERICAN

SOLDIER

KNOWN BUT TO GOD"

But no, n'er forsook

Peace, Victory, and Valor

They stand guard too

Amidst wreaths of laurels

A white marble sarcophagus

Three crypts so very near

Representing freedom's cost

Reminding us of respect

Granted to those who gave all

With anonymity virtuous

The full measure of man

Their sacrifices given

E'er to keep vigilant

Twenty one paces

Turn to pause

In faithful obligation

Giving full measure

In the quiet night

Alone in thought