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We Will Rise

It’s the day of giving thanks
Empire’s fallen by the banks
No one’s clothes are in the road
Every person has a home
Land’s not something you can own

Chorus:
Singing yes I will fight this year, I’ll fight
Till this song is true, till we all can live our lives
With bread to eat and no one scraping by
We will rise (organize)

Yellow, white red black and brown
It took all of us to tear it down
White folks gave that evil lie
That we were better, you and I
We want a wholly different pie

So we tore those prisons to the ground
We freed ‘em all, make a joyful sound!
Full reparations were paid out
On forty acres gardens sprout

Chorus

We give care to all who have survived
Hurt’s not something you must hide
And when someone causes harm
We all surround them in our arms
Like a human hope alarm

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from All the Livelong Day EP, released May 7, 2011

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Eli Conley Sacramento, California

​Eli Conley is an indie folk singer-songwriter and activist based in Sacramento, CA. He makes music for queer and trans folks, justice seekers, and anyone who doesn’t fit easily in a box. Eli's voice is tender and heartfelt, with melodies and that can leave you feeling teary-eyed yet hopeful. As a gay trans man from the South, his songs tell stories that aren’t always reflected in roots music. ... more

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