Marines Hymn – Ukulele Fingerstyle Tabs

Today is the Marine Corps birthday and I wrote this tablature version for the ukulele.

[First Verse]

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From the Halls of Montezuma To the shores of Tripoli;

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We fight our country’s battles On the land as on the sea;

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First to fight for right and freedom And to keep our honor clean;

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We are proud to claim the title Of United States Marine.

[Second Verse]

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Our flag’s unfurled to every breeze From dawn to setting sun;

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We have fought in ev’ry clime and place Where we could take a gun;

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In the snow of far-off Northern lands And in sunny tropic scenes;

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You will find us always on the job The United States Marines

[Third Verse]

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Here’s health to you and to our Corps Which we are proud to serve;

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In many a strife we’ve fought for life And never lost our nerve;

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If the Army and the Navy Ever look on Heaven’s scenes;

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They will find the streets are guarded By United States Marines.