They Did It For Freedom

 

They fought the forces of hate without weapons in their hands they did it for freedom, freedom

They faced the guns and the dogs and the threats from angry mobs they did it for freedom, freedom

MLK said we must take a non-violent stand and trust that God will hear our cries of pain and sorrow

Some were beaten and jailed and some were even killed but still they stood up for their rights and a new tomorrow

So they marched in face of bigotry singing we shall overcome

And they marched to proclaim that liberty should belong to everyone

And they fought the battle in the streets without weapons in their hands

They believed there would be victory if Gods people took a stand

They fought the forces of hate without weapons in their hands they did it for freedom, freedom

They faced the guns and the dogs and the threats from angry mobs they did it for freedom, freedom

Men and women and children all holding hands and singing songs of hope that all would soon be treated equal

Without fear they faced a nation filled with hate and said that we are willing to die to free our people

So they marched in the face prejudice and said Jim Crow must be gone

And they marched to proclaim that racism can’t used on anyone

And they fought the battle in streets in a pure non-violent way

They believed that their own sacrifice would change it all someday

They took the beatings and jail and believed they would prevail they did it for freedom, freedom

They followed the man with the dream and they never gave up hope they did it for freedom, freedom

I’m so thankful for Martin and John, I send respect to Rosa Parks yeah

I’m so thankful to all who were involved and for all the things they marched

They faced the hangman’s noose and declared they had no fear they did it for freedom, freedom

They walked streets with faith singing we shall overcome they did it for freedom, freedom

They fought the forces of hate without weapons in their hands they did it for freedom, freedom

They faced the guns and the dogs and the threats from angry mobs they did it for freedom, freedom