From the Halls of Montezuma, To the shores of Tripoli; We fight our country’s battles, In the air, on land, and sea;

First to fight for right and freedom, And to keep our honor clean; We are proud to claim the title, Of United States Marine.

Our flag’s unfurled to every breeze, From dawn to setting sun; We have fought in ev’ry clime and place, Where we could take a gun;

In the snow of far-off Northern lands, And in sunny tropic scenes; You will find us always on the job, The United States Marines.

Here’s health to you and to our Corps, Which we are proud to serve; In many a strife we’ve fought for life, And never lost our nerve;

If the Army and the Navy, Ever look on Heaven’s scenes; They will find the streets are guarded, By United States Marines.