A Tribute To Bob Marley

Cold ground was my bed last night
So long time I have no nice time
No woman nuh cry, shed no tear for me
Help me sing my song, redemption song
Every little thing gonna be alright
O this is love that I am feeling.

Get up, stand up for your rights
We are buffalo soldiers, fighting for survival
I shot the sheriff but never shoot the deputy
They got to turn I loose now
For Jah will never give power to bald head
To run come crucify the dread

My little darling, stir it up
I wanna love you and treat you right
Turn your lights down low
There is a mystic message in the air

Its Exodus, the movement of Jah people
And if I had a wing like a dove, I would fly away
For what we need
Is one love, one heart, let's get together and feel alright.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Brown Avatar
March 27, 2012 at 11:50 AM
Congratulations on your placement in Tracie's contest L'nass. Love, Carol
Taylor Avatar
March 27, 2012 at 9:12 AM
Congrats on your win, L'nass. Excellent write. Nice going. Ralph
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March 26, 2012 at 4:56 PM
love it L'nass... natty dread, ride natty ride Regards... Joseph..
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