My mama told me to stand upright
And to give thanks when the morning come
My papa taught me the will to fight
But he forgot to teach me when to run
And though my path was not always right
I found my way through in spite of me
And though I once could not find the light
Oh, now I see.

What would you give to be free?

Free to stand astride the morning sun
And sing your own melody
And shout it from the mountaintops
What would you give to be free?
Free to stand astride the morning sun
And sing your own melody
And find your own way…

How many hearts burn a candle bright?
How many souls know that morning glow?
How many live just to sleep at night?
And how many close their eyes to the cold?
Who can say when we’ll feel the light?
All I know is that’s where I wanna’ be
And baby someday I hope we find
A place for we.

What would you give to be free?

Free to stand astride the morning sun
And sing your own melody
And shout it from the mountaintops
What would you give to be free?
Free to stand astride the morning sun
And sing your own melody
And find your own way…

© Soulfege