We read of freedom in the books from long ago Justice prevailed then this is what we know It may take a long time before our final stand It may take a lifetime before they understand Freedom, free us, take the shackles let us be united Free us, let us walk the streets now undenied We have been fooled for years the old ones told it so They recalled yesterday from tales they had been told They hide inside the caves deep within the faults We must listen now to their straight wise thoughts Freedom, free us, take the shackles let us be united Free us, let us walk the streets now undenied Please free us I am still a man Please free us now you will understand You count your dirty money each and every night As we sweat in the fields our life just isn't right All your wealth may buy things that you seek Once it's over and we're strong you'll face defeat Freedom, free us, take the shackles let us be united Free us, let us walk the streets now undenied Free us, remove the shackles! Free us!!! Freedom for all!