When I was a boy at age 17 I joined the United States Marines
I was already tuff and I heard it was rough but that’s what I wanted to be
So I dropped out of school like a young fool and I set out to fulfill my dream
Little did I know then what I was about to get in and this was no place to be
What could I do now I had to finish some how to make my dad proud of me
For his son to become a member of one, the few, the proud, the Marines
Once Upon a Time a long time ago
I was wandering through the village in the valley down below
Now this Village was quiet nothing stirring about
When suddenly a giant appeared with a shout
Halt intruder from wondering about
This is my Village and I’ll stomp you out
Haha I said as I stared up and down
You look like a big monkey or just an oversized clown
Now leave me alone and I won’t put you down
Confused and bewildered the giant just stood there with his tongue hanging out
I then continued on my journey just wondering about