Artist & Tune
About the Song
I will rise with all my daughters, I will rise against my foes
I will rise with all the mothers, I will carry all their woes
I will rise to fight for freedom, I will rise though faced with fears
I will rise against all hatred while my eyes are veiled with tears
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I will rise for religious freedom, for a rich diversity
I will rise for all the weary, for each lonely refugee
I will work for all our women who deserve equal pay
I will work for all our children who await a better day
Oh, stand with me
Rise up hand in hand
Oh, stand with me
We will rise to spread love across this bitter land
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I will rise for love & justice that we may see a better day
I will rise in peace & service for our world in disarray
I will rise with all my brothers for all those who cannot stand
I will rise with all our fathers who have lost a home & land
I will rise to build up bridges for theis broken world we see
I will tear down walls between us that divide you & me / Brothers
(go to refrain) Oh, stand with me
Rise up hand in hand
Oh, stand with me
We will rise to spread love across this bitter land / Sisters
(tag) I will rise
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© 2017 Arianne Abela. Licensed for free, non-commercial distribution via Creative Commons. Other inquiries or permissions: arianneabela@gmail.com
Arianne writes: “We cannot ignore the hard timers we face as a nation. I wanted to address some current issues with an easygoing song that was reminiscient of old Civil Rights songs that everyone could hum or sing.”