"Salute" (1899) Words by Lydia Avery Coonley Music by Frederic Woodman Root, 1846-1916 1. Our heads we give, Our hearts we give, To God and native land; Our flag shall wave Above the brave, And greet our loyal band. [REFRAIN] Salute the stars, Salute the bars, For me and you, Red, White, and Blue, Red, White, and Blue. 2. Hail, flag we love! Wave high above Out loving hearts and true, On land and sea Forever free, Our Red, and White, and Blue. (REFRAIN)