I Pledge Allegiance to the State of Rock & Roll

KISS

Looking back yeah I feel alright
Getting more than my expectations
Yeah my future looks clear and bright
I'm living up to my reputation

Yeah, I'm satisfied
Yeah, until the day I die

I gave my blood and I gave my soul
I stood my ground and I took control
The legend's growing as the story's told
I pledge allegiance to the state, of rock and roll
Oh yeah!

I've been a rebel for all my life
I never cared about regulations
I only went for the things I liked
And my guitar was my inspiration

Yeah, we pay a price
Yeah, I made the sacrifice

I gave my blood and I gave my soul
I stood my ground and I took control
The legend's growing as the story's told
I know that heaven's gonna wait
I pledge allegiance to the state, of rock and roll

[solo]

Yeah, I'm satisfied
Yeah, until the day I die

I gave my blood and I gave my soul
I stood my ground and I took control
The legend's growing as the story's told
I know that heaven's gonna wait

I gave my blood and I gave my soul
I stood my ground and I took control
The legend's growing as the story's told
I pledge allegiance to the state, I pledge allegiance to the state
Of rock and roll, of rock and roll

Rock and roll.


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    this song is an amazing anthem to rock n roll!!

    heavymetalchicon May 20, 2008   Link

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