(Intro: News bulletin)
This afternoon was a protest in evident ? to that crime scene
Now, tonight, in front of the Ferguson Police Department
There is a group, on rest(?), on the side-walk
A group about 50 people or so chanting
Holding up signs, asking for drivers-by to honk
Hauling for PEACE!
(Hook)
Momma, keep yo head above water
Momma, momma, keep yo head above water
Murder, our people
Murder, our people
Papa, papa, keep yo head above water
Papa, papa, keep yo head above water
Hey!
Hold on, yeah!
Sister, sister, keep your head above water
Brethren, brother, keep your head above water
(Outro)
He got a life, I could give to my son
And he can come back
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You not decide when you're gonna take somebody from here