Brian Stokes Mitchell - Henry Ford lyrics

FORD: See my people Well, here's my theory Of what this country Is moving toward Every worker A cog in motion Well, that's the notion of Henry Ford One man tightens And one man ratchets And one man reaches To pull one cord Car keeps moving In one direction ALL: A genuflection to Henry Ford Hallelujah Praise the maker Of the Model T FORD: Speed up the belt Speed up the belt, Sam ALL: Hallelujah COALHOUSE: Hell, I'll take her ALL: Sure amazin' How far some fellas can see FORD: Speed up the belt Speed up the belt, Sam Speed up the belt Speed up the belt, Sam ALL: Speed up the Speed up the Speed up the Speed up the belt Ma** production Will sweep the nation A simple notion The world's reward FORD: Even people who ain't too clever Can learn to tighten a nut forever Attach one pedal Or pull one lever ALL: For Henry Ford Henry Ford Henry Ford Henry Ford FORD: Grab your goggles ALL: And climb aboard COALHOUSE: I'm ready, Lord