"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