Lyrics Curtis Mayfield

Curtis Mayfield

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 nd 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