Live Free or Die granite monument in Nashua, New Hampshire erected in celebration of the nation's bicentennial; photo by James Walsh (jcbwalsh) on Flickr (noncommercial use permitted with attribution).
Live Free or Die
by Barry Palmer
New Hampshire designated Live Free or Die by Barry Palmer as an official honorary state song in 2007. Live Free or Die is also New Hampshire's famous state motto.
Lyrics
The old General answered the invitation
From soldiers under his command.
I can't make the reunion boys
I hope you'll understand
I'm now into my 80s
The ride is too much for me,
But I'll be there in spirit boys
You know I'll always be.
You fought with courage and valor
As Americans always do,
Though I'm not there,
I'd like to share These few words with you.
Live free or die, live free or die
Fight the fight with every breath
There are things worse than death
Live free or die.
The Revolution was finally over
Many had passed away,
But the note he sent his soldiers
Still lives on today.
Live free or die, live free or die
Fight the fight with every breath
There are things worse than death
Live free or die/ Live free or die.
