LYRICS

Verse 1:
Silenced, divided
And fighting so long
We may not agree
But we need to be strong
As our nation awakens
To heed freedom’s call
We are patriots rising
So we can stand tall

Chorus:
American warriors, open your eyes
Liberty’s calling, patriots rise
While the storm does engage us, be brave and courageous 
Pledge your allegiance with American pride

Verse 2:
As we stand here together
With our flag flying high
Her colors remind us
Of those who laid down their lives
Protecting our freedom
And paving the way
Destiny’s calling
So be not afraid

*Chorus*

© 2020 Gray Devio & Carolyn Benson
Music Written, Arranged and Produced By Gray Devio
Lyrics Written By Carolyn Benson & Gray Devio

Vocals: Carolyn Benson and Gray Devio
The Pledge of Allegiance Recited By Lt. General Michael T. Flynn (Ret)
Piano, Organ, Bass, Guitars and Drums: Gray Devio
Recording, Mixing and Mastering: Gray Devio

Carolyn Benson & Gray Devio - Patriots Pledge

Born in New York City, Gray Devio, songwriter, producer, singer, violinist, violist, pianist and guitarist began his studies in music at the age of 3, and began writing and arranging original material at age 7. By the time he was 11, Gray had performed in many of the major concert halls in New York City, including Carnegie Hall, Alice Tully Hall and Merkin Concert Hall. He accepted an invitation to perform in Tchaikovsky Hall and other leading concert halls in Moscow, and has made many appearances on television and radio. Pre-College, Gray attended the Juilliard School of Music in New York City for 4 years, studying performance, composition, conducting, theory and solfége. Having been concertmaster of the Symphony and principal violist of both the Symphony and Orchestras, Gray graduated from Juilliard in the Spring of 1999. To continue his education after Juilliard, Gray attended Brown University for studies in business, marketing, computer science and music engineering. After his inspiring years at Brown, he returned to New York to continue performing, start his own unique talent and event production company, Gray Devio Events, as well as his artist collective, Bigger Bang Media. Since then, Gray has performed at and produced events for high-end clients such as Lamborghini, The Rolling Stones, Audi, Donald Trump, Kevin Hart, Tyra Banks, Elizabeth Arden, NBC, and American Express, to name a few, and has shared the stage with well-known acts all over the world, some of them including Pitbull, Alicia Keys, LMFAO, Justin Bieber, Deborah Cox, Taio Cruz, Wyclef, Jordan Knight, Jes, Twisted Sister, Jennifer Holiday, Diana Ross, Sister Sledge, Ashford & Simpson, Rick Derringer, Michael Bolton and Rod Stewart. Between his performances and event production around the world, Gray devotes his time to writing and producing music across many different genres: Pop, Country, Rock, Heavy Metal, R&B, Hip-Hop, House, Commercial Dance, Electronica,  as well as thematic music for film & television.

SO...that's the official. Here's the personal:

I love to write...and entertain...
I love the sun...even the rain.

I love waterfalls...the tropics and Italy...
Great food, great friends, intelligence, no enemies.

I love eyes, and all that they say...
Soul and beauty...night and day.

I love people, and learning from the choices they make...
The good, the bad, the true and the fake.

I love trust, and those who can too...
Despite the hardships we all go through.

I love peace...although without war,
How would we understand what balance is for?

I love happiness...and the pursuit of giving joy...
Even to those who sometimes destroy.

I love laughter...how it can touch...
How it breaks down barriers and unifies us.

I love sound, and its awesome being...
Life in vibration...all the ways it is freeing.

I love my parents for loving each other...
Teaching the world...allowing me to discover.

I love my God for HE IS LOVE...
Elevating my spirit to soar above.

Carolyn Benson & Gray Devio - Patriots Pledge

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