This Is My Country   by The Impressions

Song This Is My Country -  by The Impressions
Artist Curtis Mayfield & The Impressions
Album The Anthology 1961-1977

Lyrics

[00:20.600] Some people think we don't have the right
[00:23.600] To say it's my country
[00:29.600] Before they give in they'd rather fuss and fight
[00:33.600] Than say it's my country
[00:38.600] I've paid three hundred years or more
[00:43.600] Of slave driving sweat and welts on my back
[00:48.600] This is my country
[00:52.600]
[01:11.600] Too many have died in protecting my pride
[01:15.600] For me to go second class
[01:20.600] We've survived a hard blow and I want you to know
[01:24.600] That you face us at last
[01:29.600] And I know you will give consideration
[01:33.600] Shall we perish unjust or live equal as a nation
[01:38.600] This is my country
[01:42.600]
[02:01.600] And I know you will give consideration
[02:06.600] Shall we perish unjust or live equal as a nation
[02:13.600] This is my country