Intro: F# E Bsus2 E (6x)
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The great flood of tears that we've cried
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for our brothers and sisters who've died
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Over four hundred years has washed away our fears
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And strengthened our pride now we turn back the tide
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We will no longer hear your command
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We will seize the control from your hand
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We will fan the flame of our anger and pain
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And you'll feel the shame for what you do in gods name
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We will fight for the right to be free
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And we will build our own society
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And we -- will sing, we will sing, we will sing our own song
Interlude: F# E Bsus2 E (4x)
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When the ancient drum rhythms ring,
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the voice of our forefathers sing
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Forward Africa run, our day of freedom has come
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For me and for you, Amandla Awethu
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We will fight for the right to be free
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And we will build our own society
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And we -- will sing, we will sing, we will sing our own song (5x)