Freedom for the stallion Freedom for the mare and her colt Freedom for the baby child Who has not grown old enough to vote Mercy what you gonna do 'bout the people who are praying to you They got men making laws that destroy other men Makin' money God, it's a doggone sin Oh Lord you got to help us find the way Big ship's a-sailing Slaves all chained and bound
Heading for a brand new land That someone said he up and found Mercy what you gonna do 'bout the people who are praying to you You know when I look inside my mind Searchin' for the truth I find Oh Lord you got to help us find the way Freedom for my brothers Freedom for my mother Freedom for the children You know they gotta have it