Hear the song, read the lyrics and distribute!
Your voice is clear, your words ring true
You don’t follow their orders any more
You have followed your conscience to end this war
They’re trying to disgrace you and drag you down
They threaten you with prison—you stand your ground
Your courage is a beacon for all to see
The price you have paid to be truly free
Free to say NO you will not go along
With war crimes and torture
We all know are wrong
Lieutenant Watada we’re with you today
We’ll be with you tomorrow—we won’t go away
May our love sustain you until your release.
And may others follow your path to peace
Speaking truth to power so all may hear
As the persecute you—they reveal their fear
Lieutenant Watada our native son
A war hero who put down his gun
Your are a living legacy
You have shown what it means to be truly free.
© Peter Tracy 2007
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