Pap cried every Fourth of July
Burgers from the grill and cherry pie
Pink and red wash the sky
Kids laughing, a game of tag
Dogs sniffing, tails wag
Veterans march, grand old flag
Everybody waiting for the show
Boom and bang, here we go
The neighbor girl kisses her beau
Musical lawn chairs, grab a seat
Ice cream cone, lick a treat
Marching band lays down a beat
Hug your neighbor, never ask why
Hope and glory should never die
A single tear every Fourth of July