Curtis Mayfield's "Power to the People"

We want the Power for the People
that's all we ask in our country dear
the sick and the hungry are unable
protect them and those who may live in fear

We as the young wish to say in this song
God bless great America

We give thanks to the old
for acheiving their goal

It is now up to us
and we know we must
build up a trust

And we want the power for the people
that's all we ask in our country dear
the sick and the hungry are unable
protect them and those who may live in fear

Power for the People
Power for the People
Power for the People

Hardening crimes is a part of the times
and it's rough for some people to live

Disease can move fast
but it don't have to last

It is now the nation's turn
for all to be concerned

We can be freer still,
it is the people's will

and bring back the
Power for the People
that's all we ask in our country dear
the sick and the hungry are unable
protect them and those who may live in fear

Power for the People
Power for the People
Power for the People
Power for the People
Power for the People
Power...