Semper Fidelis · For Uncle Tom and all who served
Song to honor Marines and armed services
Song in honor of my Uncle Tom, the Marine Corp and all the armed services.
A powerful anthem to honor the bravery and sacrifice of our Marines and armed services. Written by Joe DiDomenico for my Uncle Tom who served honorably.
Three Takes. One Salute.
Pick a take and turn it up. Each one was made for my Uncle Tom.
Original Version
All instruments played by me, each in one take from start to finish. Yup, it was hard as hell! (Starts at 15 seconds.)
Version on The Apple
Produced by Steve Hall. Recorded the day my Uncle Tom passed.
AI Cover Version
Arranged and produced by me. The musicians are AI.
Song Lyrics
B Flat F
Secrets and unspoken words
B Flat F
Only few will know…his voice they heard
E flat Gm
He went to war…he flew so high
E flat Gm F
He found his place…he found his pride
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B Flat F
Our lives have changed in so many ways
B Flat F
When I look back on my younger days
E flat Gm
Admiration Adulation our flag is high
E flat Gm F
Because of you… we’ll never die
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CHORUS (twice)
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G F
Semper Fi … you fighted for change
C G Am(first time) F(2nd time)
A Legacy Remains … (gunny) you’re my hero
B Flat F
My country my tis of thee
B Flat F
This country bows unto thee
E flat Gm
Pride, honor and dignity
E flat Gm F
A marine, a man, Uncle Tom to me
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E flat Gm
It’s sad to think that some may never see
E flat Gm F
A marine, a man, Uncle Tom to me
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E flat Gm
You were, you are, you’ll always be
E flat Gm F
A marine, a man, Uncle Tom to me
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Sounds great Joe. Can’t wait to get my copy. You know what my favorite song is. Take care.
Ed
Way to go CUZ! I knew you had in you..Sounds great, I especially like the “Semper Fi” it hits close to home.
Lisa