[Verse 1]
I cherish my friend, Chief Lopez
He taught me how to stand up straight
His advice hits hard and clean
Like boots on a gravel gate
We shared those long green hours
Side by side, shoulder to shoulder
When the day got heavy on me
He made my backbone bolder
[Pre-Chorus]
Talking and marching
Step by step
Talking and marching
We never forget
[Chorus]
Chief Lopez, Chief Lopez
Walk me through the fire
Chief Lopez, Chief Lopez
Lift me even higher
Great military leader
I stand up tall
Chief Lopez, Chief Lopez
We give it all
[Verse 2]
I love their great command
The calm in a stormy room
One look and the doubt falls off
Like dust from a battle bloom
Together we keep it moving
Through every hard tomorrow
With a steady hand and a loud old song
We trade in pride for sorrow
[Pre-Chorus]
Talking and marching
Step by step
Talking and marching
We never forget
[Chorus]
Chief Lopez, Chief Lopez
Walk me through the fire
Chief Lopez, Chief Lopez
Lift me even higher
Great military leader
I stand up tall
Chief Lopez, Chief Lopez
We give it all
[Bridge]
When my feet get slow
You call me back in line
When my heart feels small
You make it march in time
No matter where we go
That bond stays true
I’ve got your name in my chest
And a brave heart too
[Final Chorus]
Chief Lopez, Chief Lopez
Walk me through the fire
Chief Lopez, Chief Lopez
Lift me even higher
Great military leader
I stand up tall
Chief Lopez, Chief Lopez
We give it all