My Own Native Land Lyrics - Marty Robbins

In this troubled world today 

We're asked to lend a hand 

Which I will, but first with me 

Comes my own native land 

Gladly will I help this world 

And give all that I can 

It isn't selfishness but first 

Comes my own native land 

Is it right that we should give 

And give until it hurts 

To a foreign land that treats us 

Just like so much dirt 

Those who lead us have forgotten 

Love is in the soul 

Love cannot be purchased with 

The promise of more gold 

Giving brings a lot of joy 

And this I do believe 

But aren't the ones who give so much 

Entitled to receive 

Why do we keep on giving 

Is it right that we should please 

The very ones who'd like to see 

Our country on her knees 

If we must give then we should use 

A different policy 

And give to only those who treat us 

Fair and honestly 

We give to those who quickly take it 

Posing as a friend 

Then just as quickly turn and bite 

The hand that's feeding them 

I'll be accused but I don't feel 

I'm acting selfishly 

'Cause I believe the country that 

Remains strong will stay free 

To give is great but are we giving 

More than we can stand 

I question this, cause first with me 

Comes my own native land 

I question this, cause first with me 

Comes my own native land