The Marines Hymn  

 Lyrics courtesy of www.sailorsongs.com        
the melody is taken from
"Genevieve de Brabant," sort of  comic opera,
composed by Jacques Offenbach  - Paris - 1859.

The first verse of lyrics is from an unknown marine
after the end of the Mexican American war.

From the Halls of Montezuma
To the shores of Tripoli
We fight our country's battles
In the air on land and sea.
First to fight for right and freedom
And to keep our honor clean;
We are proud to bear the title
Of United States Marines.

Our flag's unfurled to every breeze
From dawn to setting sun;
We have fought in every clime and place
Where we could take a gun.
In the snow of far-off Northern lands
And in sunny tropic scenes;
You will find us always on the job --
The United States Marines.

Here's health to you and to our Corps
Which we are proud to serve;
In many a strife we've fought for life
And never lost our nerve.
If the Army and the Navy
Ever look on Heaven's scenes,
They will find the streets are guarded

Lyrics courtesy of www.sailorsongs.com