[Verse 1] Canada stands guard on the northern frontier NORAD watches skies both far and near From coast to coast we defend our land But we're stronger when we work hand in hand Continental safety starts at home But threats today can freely roam [Chorus] NATO strong, collective might Continental shield day and night Transregional threats we face as one Defense together, never done Article Five keeps us secure Alliance bonds that will endure [Verse 2] Twenty-eight nations standing tall An attack on one affects us all From Arctic winds to southern seas We share intelligence with such ease Cyber attacks and terror threats Cross all borders, place your bets [Chorus] NATO strong, collective might Continental shield day and night Transregional threats we face as one Defense together, never done Article Five keeps us secure Alliance bonds that will endure [Bridge] Information flows from east to west Early warning systems at their best Joint exercises keep us ready Partnership makes defense steady Canada contributes what we can Part of the greater defense plan [Verse 3] From NORAD bases in the mountain deep To NATO councils where promises we keep Continental defense builds the foundation For collective security across every nation Threats don't stop at border lines So cooperation intertwines [Chorus] NATO strong, collective might Continental shield day and night Transregional threats we face as one Defense together, never done Article Five keeps us secure Alliance bonds that will endure [Outro] North American defense leads the way To NATO strength that's here to stay Together we stand, divided we fall Security matters to us all
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