[Verse 1] How long will it take for people to learn That they aren't free while their brothers are slaves? Everybody's got to lend a helping hand If we expect to walk together in this proud land
[Pre-Chorus] People, they are born, they're all the same They got pride, and they all have shame They all had heartaches, and they all have pain Heh, looka here
[Chorus] Oh, I'm dictatin', and I'm not demandin' All I want for everybody is peace and understandin'
[Verse 2] We must all come together with our back to the wheel And all walk tall, let no man have to kneel Be it black, white, yellow or green If we all do this, then there will be no scene, huh
[Chorus] Oh, I'm not dictatin', and I'm not demandin' All I want for everybody is peace and understandin'
[Outro] And understandin', yes siree, for you and me I'm not dictatin', oh no I'm not tellin', I'm not tellin' Yes, I'm askin', and I'm beggin' Please, understand me Please, understand me I don't wanna fight, just wanna do what's right Please, let me in, let me be your friend Everybody, everybody, be it black, white or green There will never never be...Teksty umieszczone na naszej stronie są własnością wytwórni, wykonawców, osób mających do nich prawa.