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Freedom Bridge 1 and intro There is something... we all want There is something... we all need I'm talkin' 'bout freedom... yeah, I'm talkin' 'bout freedom Freedom to walk alone on the street never worrying about who we'll meet Freedom to say what we really mean freedom of speech shouldn't be just a dream I'm talkin' 'bout freedom yeah, real freedom Freedom to love, but not to hate coz, true freedom's always worth the wait Freedom to always do what's right to love your neighbor without a fight I'm talkin' 'bout freedom yeah, real freedom Chorus Freedom for both the black and white holding hands in the dead of night Freedom for the native too... 'cause, he's a part of me and you Freedom from terror and from fear when everyday doesn't bring more tears I'm talkin' 'bout freedom yeah, true freedom Freedom to cross this great big land freedom to lend a helping hand Freedom to share this one big world freedom for every boy and girl I'm talkin' 'bout freedom yeah, real freedom Bridge 1 There is something we all want There is something we all need I'm talkin' 'bout freedom... yeah, I'm talkin' 'bout freedom Chorus Freedom for both the black and white holding hands in the dead of night Freedom for the native too... 'cause, he's a part of me and you Freedom from terror and from fear when everyday doesn't bring more tears I'm talkin' 'bout freedom yeah, true freedom Freedom but ...not to start a war they start... then forget what they're fighting for Freedom to call... each other... brother 'cause we've all got... the same father I'm talkin' 'bout freedom yeah, true freedom Freedom to believe and worship God believing... shouldn't be so odd Freedom is there for you and me the lord said "the truth will set you free" He was talkin' 'bout freedom now I'm talkin' 'bout freedom Bridge 1 There is something we all want There is something we all need I'm talkin' 'bout freedom... yeah, I'm talkin' 'bout freedom Chorus Freedom for both the black and white holding hands in the dead of night Freedom for the native too... 'cause, he's a part of me and you Freedom from terror and from fear when everyday doesn't bring more tears I'm talkin' 'bout freedom yeah, true freedom Bridge 1 There is something we all want There is something we all need I'm talkin' 'bout freedom... yeah, I'm talkin' 'bout... freedom John Derek Hamilton April 10,2018

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Date: 11/5/2018 5:18:00 PM
Beautiful freedom. May true freedom come soon. I wrote a poem with the same theme but different angle. Maybe you would like to read it on my page? Thanks if you do. Anyway I love yours.
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John Hamilton
Date: 11/5/2018 6:07:00 PM
Thanks Wendy will check yours out now!
Date: 4/12/2018 12:14:00 PM
So nice. Wonderful. Are you a musician? Most of your poems are lyric. Best wishes
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John Hamilton
Date: 4/13/2018 9:35:00 AM
Yeah I'm a musician, read music etc, my lyrics are actual song lyrics, thanks for your nice comments Anisha
Date: 4/10/2018 10:53:00 AM
Lovely...Much responsibility comes with freedom...Do you play an instrument...All the best John...
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John Hamilton
Date: 4/10/2018 11:26:00 AM
Thanks Arturo, yeah I play trumpet other brass, makes it hard for composing no piano skills, but thanks for the kind visit!

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