The People Have The Power

Composer: Roger D. Linder
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People look at what you've done

The world is in turmoil
The streets full of crime
Hatred for our brothers and sisters
Man, it seems there's just no time

Why can't we live in peace?

The war drags on forever
We'll be there for years
And when I think about pollution
My eyes just fill with tears

I've heard this race is a waste of time
Well, I'm beginning to believe that now
But I don't cop out like that other cat
We need a lot of change, and how

Well, get out and petition
And don't blame the politician
It was you that put him there
Or maybe because you didn't care
Enough to vote at all
He won

You say you have nothing to vote for
Then you have something to vote against

Power to the people, we say

Yes, get out and petition
For the things that you want or need
May be within your grasp
But first get out and sow the seed

People we do have a choice
Make up your mind and use your voice
Get out and vote in November
Or your hopes may become a burning ember
Commentary
This is actually a full set of lyrics, but never has been set to music. I didn't place a date on the original lyrics sheet, but the reference to war is most likely the Vietnam War, so it's likely to have been written in 1974 or 1975.

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