I joined the navy to see the world
I wanted to see the other side
I wanted to see the things they talk about
On TV and in the magazines
(Chorus)
But when I got there, it wasn't what I expected
It was hard and it was dirty
But I stuck it out, and I made it through
And I'm glad I did
(Verse 2)
I saw the world and I met a lot of people
I learned a lot about myself and about what I'm capable of
I grew up a lot, and I became a better person
And I owe it all to the navy
(Chorus)
But when I got there, it wasn't what I expected
It was hard and it was dirty
But I stuck it out, and I made it through
And I'm glad I did
(Bridge)
I'm proud of what I accomplished, and I'm grateful for the opportunity
I have the navy to thank for that, and I'll never forget it
(Chorus)
But when I got there, it wasn't what I expected
It was hard and it was dirty
But I stuck it out, and I made it through
And I'm glad I did
(Outro)
I'm a navy veteran and I'm proud