Be Proud to Say You're Vietnamese!

Song:  BE PROUD TO SAY YOU'RE VIETNAMESE! 

BE PROUD TO SAY YOU'RE VIETNAMESE!

You said my son you have to go

You have to leave I beg of you

Go now bring nothing else

Except my love for you...

But when you go don't turn your back

Or else you'll see my teary eyes

Yes, I will cry because you'll leave

But promise me you'll love me forever

My love for you will never die

I know we have to sacrifice

You have to leave in search of peace

The peace that you'll never find

Here in a lifetime...

I'm hurt to see you say good bye

But promise me you will not cry

Just keep me once and hold me tight

You will be brave and strong

When you're alone

Here in our land freedom is gone
There's hope for you outside Vietnam
It hurts but surely you will find
The peace and freedom in another land

 

Son, your father died long time ago

Fighting for peace and freedom
He was a soldier a mighty one
He was a man of dignity
Who loved our country like you and me

Son, oh you promise me
You'll not forget the things I've taught
Be proud to say...
YOU'RE VIETNAMESE!

Theme from the play "ECHOES IN THE WIND"
Lyrics composed by Andrew Taylor (PFAC Palawan - 1986)
Sing it to the tune of Matt Monroe's "For Mama"