Curtis Mayfield - Power to the People (demo) lyrics

We want the power for the people That's all we ask in our country dear The sick and the hungry are unable Protect them and those who may live in fear We as the young wish to say in this song God bless great America We give thanks to the old for acheiving their goal It is now up to us and we know we must build up a trust And we want the power for the people That's all we ask in our country dear The sick and the hungry are unable Protect them and those who may live in fear Power for the people Power for the people Power for the people Hardening crimes is a part of the times nd it's rough for some people to live Disease can move fast but it don't have to last It is now the nation's turn for all to be concerned We can be freer still, it is the people's will And bring back the power for the people That's all we ask in our country dear The sick and the hungry are unable Protect them and those who may live in fear Power for the people Power for the people Power for the people Power for the people Power for the people Power We want the power for the people That's all we ask in our country dear The sick and the hungry are unable