USS Raleigh (CL-7) was an Omaha-class light cruiser built for the United States Navy. Named after the city of Raleigh, North Carolina, she played a significant role during World War II. Initially serving in the Atlantic, she participated in the first aerial circumnavigation of the world in 1924 and conducted neutrality patrols during the Spanish Civil War. Transferred to the Pacific, Raleigh was moored at Pearl Harbor during the Japanese attack on December 7, 1941, where she survived a torpedo hit and downed five enemy planes. Throughout the war, she escorted convoys, patrolled the Aleutians, and bombarded enemy positions in the Kuriles. After numerous missions and repairs, she concluded her service in Norfolk, Virginia, leaving behind a legacy of resilience and bravery.

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Lyrics:

(Verse 1)
I was born in a time of peace, on the waves of the Atlantic sea,
Raleigh's my name, a cruiser with a legacy.
From the city of North Carolina, to the shores far and wide,
I sailed the world, with the stars as my guide.

(Chorus)
I am the USS Raleigh, I've sailed through fire and storm,
From Pearl Harbor's tragic dawn, to the Aleutians cold and worn.
With my crew beside me, we stood strong and brave,
Through the darkest nights of war, the light we always gave.

(Verse 2)
In '24, I spread my wings, circumnavigation's pride,
With the USAAS, across the globe we did ride.
Through Spain's civil shadows, in '36 I patrolled,
Neutral in the fray, until the Pacific called me bold.

(Chorus)
I am the USS Raleigh, I've sailed through fire and storm,
From Pearl Harbor's tragic dawn, to the Aleutians cold and worn.
With my crew beside me, we stood strong and brave,
Through the darkest nights of war, the light we always gave.

(Bridge)
December 7th, Pearl Harbor's sky,
A torpedo struck, I feared I might die.
But we fought back with might, five planes we did down,
No lives were lost, as we held our ground.

(Verse 3)
From the West Coast to the islands, through waters deep and wide,
Convoys we protected, with honor and with pride.
From Pago Pago to the Aleutians, on missions we embarked,
In the cold of Kiska's night, our guns made their mark.

(Chorus)
I am the USS Raleigh, I've sailed through fire and storm,
From Pearl Harbor's tragic dawn, to the Aleutians cold and worn.
With my crew beside me, we stood strong and brave,
Through the darkest nights of war, the light we always gave.

(Verse 4)
February '44, Kuriles felt our might,
Bombarding enemy shores, in the early morning light.
From hangars to barracks, destruction in our wake,
A testament to our strength, for freedom's sake.

(Chorus)
I am the USS Raleigh, I've sailed through fire and storm,
From Pearl Harbor's tragic dawn, to the Aleutians cold and worn.
With my crew beside me, we stood strong and brave,
Through the darkest nights of war, the light we always gave.

(Outro)
Now I rest in Norfolk, my duty done with grace,
A legacy of valor, in every sailor's face.
Remember USS Raleigh, the tales of battles won,
For in the heart of history, my spirit carries on.

Written by Human/AI // Performed by Suno AI.

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