At John Lewis’s funeral service:
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Born in Troy, Alabama; to Eddie and Willie Mae
Share-croppers workin’; in the heat of the day
He knew there was much more, so he asked the Lord to show
All he achieved in his life, we already know
CHORUS:
Here was there when you call in a hurry
Tell you the truth don’t you worry
He was willing to fight in the struggle
He was willing to get into trouble
He was willing to get into trouble
He took on the wrong of this world, like civil and voting and rights
No matter the problems he he faced, kept his eyes on the prize
And then he learned to walk by faith, and believe God until the end
And knew we would overcome, and love is gonna’ win
CHORUS
And as you put on your robe to go home
We will continue to fight and be strong
As you put on your robe to go home
We will continue to fight; continue to fight
CHORUS (repeat)
