Marty Robbins - My Own Native Land lyrics

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In this troubled world today<br />

We're asked to lend a hand<br />

Which I will, but first with me<br />

Comes my own native land<br />

Gladly will I help this world<br />

And give all that I can<br />

It isn't selfishness but first<br />

Comes my own native land<br />

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Is it right that we should give<br />

And give until it hurts<br />

To a foreign land that treats us<br />

Just like so much dirt<br />

Those who lead us have forgotten<br />

Love is in the soul<br />

Love cannot be purchased with<br />

The promise of more gold<br />

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Giving brings a lot of joy<br />

And this I do believe<br />

But aren't the ones who give so much<br />

Entitled to recieve<br />

Why do we keep on giving<br />

Is it right that we should please<br />

The very ones who'd like to see<br />

Our country on her knees<br />

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If we must give then we should use<br />

A different policy<br />

And give to only those who treat us<br />

Fair and honestly<br />

We give to those who quickly take it<br />

Posing as a friend<br />

Then just as quickly turn and bite<br />

The hand that's feeding them<br />

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I'll be accused but I don't feel<br />

I'm acting selfishly<br />

'Cause I believe the country that<br />

Remains strong will stay free<br />

To give is great but are we giving<br />

More than we can stand<br />

I question this, cause first with me<br />

Comes my own native land<br />

I question this, cause first with me<br />

Comes my own native land