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December 1st, 1955 |
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our freedom movement came alive |
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And because of Sister Rosa you know |
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we don't ride on the back |
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of the bus no more |
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Now Sister Rosa, |
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she was tired one day |
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After a hard day on her job |
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When all she wanted |
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was a well deserved rest |
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Not a scene from an angry mob |
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The bus driver said Lady you got to get up |
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Cause a white person wants your seat |
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But Miss Rosa said no, not no more |
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I'm gonna stay right here |
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and rest my feet |
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Yeah, Thank you Miss Rosa, |
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you were the spark |
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That started our freedom movement |
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Thank you Sister Rosa Parks |
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The police came without fail |
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And took Sister Rosa off to jail |
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14 dollars was her fine |
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Brother Martin Luther King |
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knew it was our time |
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The pepole of Montgomery |
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sat down to talk |
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it was decided that all God's |
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children should walk |
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Until segregation was |
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brought to its knees |
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And we obtain freedom |
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and equality |
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Thank you Miss Rosa |
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Chorus |
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So we dedicate this song to thee |
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For being a symbol of our dignity |
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Thank you Sister Rosa |
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Yeah, Thank you Miss Rosa, |
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you were the spark |
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That started our freedom movement |
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Thank you Sister Rosa Parks |