(Verse 1)

In the land of freedom, where heroes are born, There lived a young soldier, brave and forlorn, His name was John Kerry, a man of great heart,
A tale of valor and sacrifice, I shall impart.

(Chorus)

Oh, John Kerry, a soldier true,
He fought for his country, red, white, and blue, A purple heart he earned, in a moment of strife, With a grenade and rice bags, he risked his own life.

(Verse 2)

On a distant shore, in Vietnam’s heat,
John Kerry marched with his brothers to meet, A battle was raging, the enemy fierce,
But Kerry stood strong, his purpose was clear.

(Chorus)

Oh, John Kerry, a soldier true,
He fought for his country, red, white, and blue, A purple heart he earned, in a moment of strife,
With a grenade and rice bags, he risked his own life.

(Verse 3)

Amidst the chaos, a moment so dire,
A grenade landed near, setting hearts on fire, Without hesitation, John Kerry stepped in, He threw that grenade, that áct, no sin.

(Chorus)

Oh, John Kerry, a soldier true,
He fought for his country, red, white, and blue, A purple heart he earned, in a moment of strife,
With a grenade and rice bags, he risked his own life.

(Verse 4)

The grenade exploded, the danger was quelled, But Kerry was wounded, his story unveiled, His bravery acknowledged, a Purple Heart’s grace, For protecting his comrades, in that dangerous place.

(Chorus)

Oh, John Kerry, a soldier true,
He fought for his country, red, white, and blue, A purple heart he earned, in a moment of strife, With a grenade and rice bags, he risked his own life.

(Bridge)

Though time may have passed, his courage still sings,
A folk song of valor, to which history clings, John Kerry’s bravery, forever renowned, In the annals of heroes, his story’s unwound.

(Chorus)

Oh, John Kerry, a soldier true,
He fought for his country, red, white, and blue, A purple heart he earned, in a moment of strife,
With a grenade and rice bags, he risked his own life.

(Outro)

So let us remember, the heroes so bold, Like John Kerry, whose story is told,
In the folk songs we sing, their spirits will live, With honor and reverence, our gratitude we give.

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Cords:

Here’s a simple and traditional style folk tune that you can use to sing the lyrics of the song:

[Verse 1]

GCG D

In the land of freedom, where heroes are born,

GC GD

There lived a young soldier, brave and forlorn,

GC GD

His name was John Kerry, a man of great heart,

G CG D

A tale of valor and sacrifice, I shall impart.

[Chorus]

GC GD

Oh, John Kerry, a soldier true,

GC GD

He fought for his country, red, white, and blue,

GCG D

A purple heart he earned, in a moment of strife,

G CG D

With a grenade and rice bags, he risked his own life.

Feel free to adapt the chords or melody to suit your singing style or preferences. Enjoy singing the folk song!