Hello, Remember me? 
Some people call me Old Glory,
others call me the Star Spangled Banner,
but whatever they call me, I am your flag,
the flag of the United States of America.

     Something has been bothering me,
so I thought I might talk it over with you..
because it is about you and me.

I remember some time ago, people would line up
on both sides of the street to watch the parade,
and naturally I was leading every one,
proudly waving in the breeze.

When your grandpa saw me coming, he immediately removed his hat
and placed it against his left shoulder
so that his hand was directly over his heart.

What happened?
I'm still the same old flag.
Oh, I've added a few more stars since your grandpa was a boy,
and a lot more blood has been shed since those parades of long ago.

But now, somehow I don't feel as proud as I used to feel
When I come down your street,
you just stand there with your hands in your pockets.
You may give me a small glance, and then look away.
I saw one man take his hat off, then he looked around,
and when he didn't see anybody else take off his hat ,
he quickly put his on again.

Is it a sin to be patriotic today?
Have you forgotten what I stand for, and where I have been?
Guadacanal, Korea, Vietnam, and the Gulf!

Take a look at the memorial honor rolls,
and see the names of those patriotic Americans
who gave their lives to keep this republic free.
When you salute me, you are actually saluting them.