"I Won't Let My Guard Down" Music Video - Darby Ledbetter - National Guard Commercial

EMMY AWARD WINNING VIDEO - This Video won a Midsouth Emmy Award in January, 2010. The Midsouth Emmy Awards is a division of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.

This video is a tribute to the men and women of the National Guard and their families who serve their nation and communities every day. "I Won't Let My Guard Down" honors their commitment and service! The patriotic song was written by Jeff Teague and Darby Ledbetter. Darby is a Soldier, Singer and Songwriter and is serving proudly in the National Guard. Thank you Citizen-Soldiers

This video won a Regional Emmy at the 24th Midsouth Emmy Awards, January, 2010 in Nashville, Tennessee. It was produced by the National Guard Strength Readiness Support Center (SRSC); Directed by Perry Jenkins; Edited By Joel Evans; Visual Effects Supervision by Sean Mullen.

I Wont Let My Guard Down - LYRICS

Theres nothing left to pack
She throws that rucksack on her back
As she waves goodbye
Hes looking fit to fight
Pulls his chin strap tight and falls in line
Just like the flag that flies on every sleeve
They hold tight to all that they believe

CH:Cause theyre always there, always ready
Their will is strong and their aim is steady
Doing their best to keep us safe and sound
Oh it might get hard yeah it might get tough
But they wont back down, no they wont give up
Cause the look in their eyes says without a doubt
I wont let my guard down

From cities, towns and farms
They stand arm and arm, shoulder to shoulder
Behind each face and name
A heart beats strong and brave in every soldier
At anytime they would risk it all
No they dont mind answering the call

CH:Cause theyre always there, always ready
Their will is strong and their aim is steady
Doing their best to keep us safe and sound
Oh it might get hard yeah it might get tough
But they wont back down, no they wont give up
Cause the look in their eyes says without a doubt
I wont let my guard down

Its a creed, its a soldiers way of life
When it comes to freedom they wont compromise

CH:Cause theyre always there, always ready
Their will is strong and their aim is steady
Doing their best to keep us safe and sound
Oh it might get hard yeah it might get tough
But they wont back down, no they wont give up
Cause the look in their eyes says without a doubt
I wont let my guard down
I wont let my guard down
Dont let your Guard down


Writers: Jeff Teague / Darby Ledbetter

Category:

Film & Animation

Tags:

• Soldier
• army
• singer
• country music
• combat
• war
• patrol
• iraq
• afghanistan

[SgtChillypepper11]

I'm a Marine proud of it, I fought with a National Guard unit in Iraq, I was proud to fight along side them and I would do it again, Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force and even the National Guard, when it comes down to the battlefield we're all different branches but we're all doing the same mission, Respect anyone who fights for our freedom and honor the fallen through out all the Military branches. Semper Fi

[LordHannigan]

Its to bad the Vets of the Vietnam war didn't get the same respect. But we learned are lessons so thanks to everyone thats fought and died for the American dream. 

[MrRicky1776]

hey is there a "Ranger" type thing for the National Gaurd?

[ZekeMahogany]

Zeke Mahogany salutes director Perry Jenkins for Excellence!

[Grunt922]

anyone who enlists in any branch, remember to uphold your oath to defend the constitution and country from invaders foreign, and most importantly, domestic.

[Wo1fang]

Absolutely love this song!Does this singer have any other songs?

[78rebel78]

all i have to say is Thank god for people like you...withought men and women serving this country i dont know whatd i do! I will be in the marines some day! I have wanted too since i was 3 and now I am proud too see someone like you, creating such a great message

[SulliJayne101]

This is my veterans day song!!!

[JestersJukebox]

@SgtChillypepper11 Thanks bud, you should be extremely proud, as well as any other member of the armed forces, and the families of the fallen. 

[fkhan96]

1 1/2 years till i can enlist. still debating enlisting, becoming a WO to be a helo pilot or just take rotc. God Bless

[RavenXYT]

Uncle? That's him? Wow... Awesome..

[LiLJo5H]

I wonder why there isnt a "National Guard" tag to this video