Some Say Freedom is Free | Military Cadence
(Lyrics & History)
The U.S. Military uses "Jodies," rhythmic chants, to keep troops in step, boost morale, and promote teamwork during marches and runs. These chants are an enduring part of military tradition.
Some Say Freedom is Free, a marching cadence used across all branches of the US military, emphasizes the sacrifices made by service member and their families, challenging the opinion that freedom comes without a cost. The lyrics recount personal stories of family members who have served and sacrificed.
This cadence highlights the generational commitment and the personal costs associated with securing and maintaining freedom.
Lyrics
Some say freedom is free
But I tend to disagree
I say freedom is won
By the barrel of a gun
​​​Had a brother in Iraq
He never come back
I ask why, tell me why
Do our soldiers have to die
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Listen to this cadence:
Song Name: Some Say Freedom is Free
Album Name: Cadences Volume 4
by Jonathan Michael Fleming
​Some say freedom is free
But I tend to disagree
I say freedom is won
By the barrel of a gun
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​​Daddy died in Vietnam
He was killed at Khe Sahn
I ask why, tell me why
Do our soldiers have to die
​​​Some say freedom is free
But I tend to disagree
I say freedom is won
By the barrel of a gun
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The lyrics and music to the above cadence are not original to me. To the best of my knowledge, the song is in the public domain, as the author is unknown and has simply been handed down generation-to-generation within the US military.
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