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A Song For Michael Brown

from Ferguson USA by James Rustad

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lyrics

Down in Ferguson, Missouri
A young black boy has lost his life
His name was Michael Brown
He was a good boy for his whole life
His body laid four hours in the street
What an injustice this is not right

How many mothers must cry for our fallen brothers?
How many fathers must mourn for their sons?
How many steps backward must we take to move forward?
With Michael Brown we raise our hands to the sky
With Michael Brown we raise our hands to the sky

There's different laws for different people
There's different rules for different colors
Society should be fair and equal
For Michael Brown this did not apply

How many mothers must cry for our fallen brothers?
How many fathers must mourn for their sons?
How many steps backward must we take to move forward?
With Michael Brown we raise our hands to the sky
With Michael Brown we raise our hands to the sky

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from Ferguson USA, released November 24, 2014
Lyrics and Music by James Rustad. Copyright 2014. All Rights Reserved.
Recorded by Jim Perry in Bed-Stuy, October 2014.
James Rustad: vocals, guitars, harmonica.

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