Looking back yeah I feel alright Getting more than my expectations Yeah my future looks clear and bright I'm living up to my reputation Yeah, I'm satisfied Yeah, until the day I die I gave my blood and I gave my soul I stood my ground and I took control The legend's growing as the story's told I pledge allegiance to the state, of rock and roll Oh yeah! I've been a rebel for all my life I never cared about regulations I only went for the things I liked And my guitar was my inspiration Yeah, we pay a price Yeah, I made the sacrifice I gave my blood and I gave my soul I stood my ground and I took control The legend's growing as the story's told I know that heaven's gonna wait I pledge allegiance to the state, of rock and roll Yeah, I'm satisfied Yeah, until the day I die I gave my blood and I gave my soul I stood my ground and I took control The legend's growing as the story's told I know that heaven's gonna wait I gave my blood and I gave my soul I stood my ground and I took control The legend's growing as the story's told I pledge allegiance to the state, I pledge allegiance to the state Of rock and roll, of rock and roll Rock and roll.