(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 [...] You not decide when you're gonna take somebody from here