Im going to be doing a play with my 2nd graders for Memorial Day. What are some good songs we could sing?

Answer 1

This song still gives me shivers every time I hear it:

God Bless the U.S.A.

© MCA Music
By Lee Greenwood

If tomorrow all the things were gone I’d worked for all my life,
And I had to start again with just my children and my wife.
I’d thank my lucky stars to be living here today,
‘Cause the flag still stands for freedom and they can’t take that away.

And I’m proud to be an American where at least I know I’m free.
And I won’t forget the men who died, who gave that right to me.
And I’d gladly stand up next to you and defend her still today.
‘Cause there ain’t no doubt I love this land God bless the U.S.A.

From the lakes of Minnesota, to the hills of Tennessee,
across the plains of Texas, from sea to shining sea,

From Detroit down to Houston and New York to LA,
Well, there’s pride in every American heart,
and it’s time to stand and say:

I’m proud to be an American where at least I know I’m free.
And I won’t forget the men who died, who gave that right to me.
And I’d gladly stand up next to you and defend her still today.
‘Cause there ain’t no doubt I love this land God bless the U.S.A.


God Bless The U.S.A. Words and Music by Lee Greenwood
© Copyright 1984

Answer 2

I always like America the Beautiful for first and second graders. I suppose other patriotic songs are appropriate too.

Answer 3

we did a medley of armed forces songs for a second grade presentation for veteran's day and it was a big hit. we combined army, navy, air force, marines and coast guard. there is a cd that we got for free with the music with lyrics and without.