Curtis Mayfield - Power To The People (Official Lyric Video)

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Lyrics:
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 achieving 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
Power for the people

Everybody knows hardening crimes is a part of the times
But it's rough for some people to live
Disease moving 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

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
Power for the people
Power for the people
Power for the people
Power for the people
Power for the people

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[songnight]

Curtis Mayfield is to me the greatest singer/songwriter black America produced, he's beyond Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Donny Hathaway, Prince, etc.

[thelordreigns]

God brought peace, and joy, and love, and salvation in my life. He can do that for you too.
He can help you with all of your troubles, and fears. I speak this, because it’s the truth. EVERYONE MUST KNOW THAT GOD IS NEAR! He’s coming! Obey Him, and repent of your sins! Believe and trust in Jesus only! Jesus is God! God bless you!!

[JerzyBorowski-otie]

CURTIS MAYFIELD GENIUSZ GENIUSZ GENIUSZ nad GENIUSZAMI KOSMOS KOCHANI na zawsze dziękuję BARDZO i MIŁOŚĆ ☮️ POKÓJ MUZYKA tak

[aldowellichan]

Great Curtis Mayfield. You're the only one.

[jamesmonroe]

One of the greatest Soul/R&B singers who ever lived-singing one of his never-duplicated tracks-STILL revelant today after all these years-Curtis, wish we STILL had you around-You could help us cope!!!

[gervaisteza-jihc]

I DONT NEED PEACE DONT NEED DÉMOCRATIE, ALL I NEED IS POWER TO THE PEOPLE !

[matonemusic]

Luv this song growing up, and we people who are darker than blue!
Xoxo

[DreamingInTechnicolor]

*IMO These incredibly strong, poignant, and socially relevant lyrics here are both a call to action and a prayer! 🙏🏽* 
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 (x3)
Hardening crimes is a part of the times 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... (repeat)

[davidmccardle]

THANK YOU CURTIS FAMILY!
KEEP UP DE GOOD FIGHT!!

[johnzeszut]

Yes beloved country - protect all who live in fear. We the eternal victims.

[leanderdarrylmccoy]

Life is Quality, we are the People the POWER stand different in many ways but WE are All the same. BLACK LIVES MATTER along with slot of other lives as well

[jee-d]

It was for black American movement, now it's for all the people in the world to face this awful empire ✊🏻

[lesliemclaughlin]

These are not the original words. It’s like changing the words of a famous book. To keep iff the library shelve

Only we, will prevail with money that you threw away

[jamesmoten]

No longer proud of the illusion of inclusion @!