From the recording Evolution
Lyrics
Bound For Freedom
© 1997 Pat Humphries
Moving Forward Music, BMI
https://www.emmasrevolution.com
In Montgomery and in Selma and the streets of Birmingham
The people sent a message to the leaders of the land.
We have fought and we have suffered but we know the wrong from right.
We are family, we are neighbors, we are black and we are white.
Chorus: Here I go bound for freedom, may my truth take the lead
Not the preacher, not the congress, not the millionaire, but me
I will organize for justice. I will raise my voice in song.
And our children will be free to lead the world and carry on.
From a cell in Pennsylvania, no longer on death row,
Mumia had the courage to expose the evil show.
From the court room to the board room in the television’s glare
How the greedy live off poor and hungry people everywhere.
Chorus
Bridge: Here I go though I’m standing on my own,
I remember those before me and I know I’m not alone.
I will organize for justice. I will raise my voice in song.
And our children will be free to lead the world and carry on.
From the streets of New York City ‘cross the oceans and beyond.
People from all nations create a common bond.
With our conscience as our weapon, we are witness to the fall.
We are simple, we are brilliant,
We are one and we are all.
Pat Humphries, vocal, guitar
Sandy O, vocal, guitar
Ben Odom, background vocals, arr.
Rose Odom, background vocals
Candace Elliott, background vocals
John Platania, electric guitar
Robin Burdulis, tambourine
Clifford Carter, piano, B3
WhyNot Jansveld, bass
Ethan Eubanks, drums
Produced: Paul Antonell (The Clubhouse, Rhinebeck NY) with Emma’s Revolution
Mixed: Paul Antonell (The Clubhouse, Rhinebeck NY)
Mastered: Sterling Sound, NYC
Remastered: Charlie Pilzer (Tonal Park, Takoma Park MD)