My father took me sky diving
The year I turned eighteen
I never thought I had much in common
With this Semper Fi Marine
He drove us to the airport
The sky, blue as the eye could see
I still can hear the words
Of that Semper Fi Marine

It's a good day for jumping
C'mon let's take a ride
Take my hand, I'll guide you
I will not leave your side
We'll soar on wings like eagles
With our arms stretched open wide
It's a good day for jumping
C'mon let's take a ride

My view of Dad changed that day
Though he still was lean and mean
I saw how much I was like
This Semper Fi Marine
I learned life's one big leap of faith
Enjoy the free fall of the unseen
Character's formed before the rip cord's pulled
Said my Semper Fi Marine

So, it's a good day for jumping
C'mon let's take a ride
Take my hand, I'll guide you
I will not leave your side
We'll soar on wings like eagles
With our arms stretched open wide
It's a good day for jumping
C'mon let's take a ride

He loved God, Corps and country
Worked hard for our family
Lived life by his own rules
Always the Semper Fi Marine

So I learned about life, faith, and trust
The year I turned eighteen
I'm so glad God made my dad
A Semper Fi Marine
One day when this life is over
And I wonder was it all a dream
I'll hear the words of my daddy
My Semper Fi Marine

It's a good day for jumping
C'mon let's take a ride
Take my hand, I'll guide you
I have not left your side
So soar on wings like eagles to
God's arms they're open wide
It's a good day for jumping
C'mon let's take a ride