Lyrics 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 and 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

We want the power for the people