Fixing America In 500 Words Or Less


Chapter 24 ~ Bonus Song

WHERE WERE YOU?
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Where were you the day John Kennedy died?
The day a once united nation bowed our heads and cried
Oh, sometimes it causes me to tremble
Where were you the day John Kennedy died?

Where were you the day Martin died?
When they they took him out for standin' on the poor folk's side
Oh, sometimes it causes me to tremble
Where were you the day Martin died?

Where were you the day Bobby died?
The day we thought every teardrop had long since been cried
Oh, sometimes it causes me to tremble
Where were you the day Bobby died?

Where were you the day Kent students died?
As sixty-seven shots rang out an' peace was still denied
Oh, sometimes it causes me to tremble
Where were you the day Kent students died?

Where you there when they crucified the Lord?
When they nailed him to tree for layin' down his sword
Oh, sometimes it causes me to tremble
Where were you the day John Kennedy died? *


* In memory of the students of Kent State University and Jackson State University, May, 1970; “Oh when will we ever learn?".  Dedicated to America's friend, Neil Young.  Inspired by Richard Holler's 1968 tribute Abraham, Martin and John, recorded by Dion, Emmylou Harris, others; based on the slave anthem Were You There?, traditional.





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