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I have heard this song so many times....

cody2 — Sat, 20 Jun 2015 02:04:07 GMT

We shall live in peace, We shall live in peace someday. Oh deep in my heart I do believe, That we shall live in peace some day. That seems hard to believe today. My prayers are with those suffering such heartbreaking loss today.

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cody2 — Sat, 20 Jun 2015 02:03:12 GMT

I apologize that I don't know how to post properly for the verse to be presented as it should. But I hope my intent is clear.

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Mothertrucker — Sat, 20 Jun 2015 02:09:02 GMT

WE Shall OVercome by Pete Seeger, loved him!

We shall overcome, we shall overcome We shall overcome someday

Darling here in my heart, yeah I do believe We shall overcome someday

Well we'll walk hand in hand, we'll walk hand in hand We'll walk hand in hand someday

Darling here in my heart, yeah I do believe We'll walk hand in hand someday

Well we shall live in peace, we shall live in peace We shall live in peace someday

Darling here in my heart, yeah I do believe We shall live in peace someday

Well we are not afraid, we are not afraid We shall overcome someday

Yeah here in my heart, I do believe We shall overcome someday

Hey we shall overcome, we shall overcome

We shall overcome someday

Darling here in my heart, I do believe

We shall overcome someday

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Adelina — Sat, 20 Jun 2015 02:09:13 GMT

What is this in reference to?

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Mothertrucker — Sat, 20 Jun 2015 02:10:15 GMT

Charleston..This was the song which defined the Civil Rights movement..and many others...

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Sweetbay magnolia — Sat, 20 Jun 2015 02:11:07 GMT

And lean on me, when you're not strong . . . Carry on, love is coming.

It's so sad.

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cody2 — Sat, 20 Jun 2015 02:12:26 GMT

I have sung that song so many times in church while holding the hands on either side of me. Oh that it comes true some day. Thank you for the full lyrics.

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Mothertrucker — Sat, 20 Jun 2015 02:31:51 GMT

@cody2 wrote:
I have sung that song so many times in church while holding the hands on either side of me. Oh that it comes true some day. Thank you for the full lyrics.

cody2, I think it is fair to say that symbolicly we are holding hands as a nation tonite- I know therea are many prayer services tonite all over my area (Southern California)

This was a great pick of a song for today..I remember when so many of us DID think we could change the world for the better...

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cody2 — Sat, 20 Jun 2015 03:06:16 GMT

Yes. I thought so too mothertrucker. It breaks my heart to see the skid backwards. As a nation, I hope that we never forget and that we are able to turn this around. Today should be a start to resolve the desire for change. MLK must be shedding tears along with most of us today.

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dooBdoo — Sat, 20 Jun 2015 04:13:38 GMT

Thanks for this lovely thread, @cody2.

I've been in tears again and again... this thread touched my heart once more.

I love Charleston and her people, and I've spent so much time there and even considered moving there. My words are inadequate, but your song says it all.

(((hugs))) to you and also to Charleston.

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sunala — Sat, 20 Jun 2015 05:48:59 GMT

We Shall Overcome is a song reminiscent of the civil rights movement. I can hear it now.

As much as I would love to believe that things are getting better, I don't think they really are. As long as there's hatred in the world, it will never go away.

I better not say anymore here for obvious reasons, but I think we all understand.

Thank you cody for starting this poignant thread.

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Lila Belle — Sat, 20 Jun 2015 13:18:25 GMT

I agree with you, Sunny.

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Cakers3 — Sat, 20 Jun 2015 16:23:06 GMT

Nice thread Cody.

Just an fyi: Pete Seeger is not the author of the song. He has stated as such.

See Zilphia Horton and Louise Shropshire for more info.

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Black Cat Back — Sat, 20 Jun 2015 16:39:55 GMT

Donnie McClurkin: STAND

What do you do
when you've done all you can
And it seems like it's never enough?
And what do you say
when your friends turn away,
you're all alone?
Tell me, what do you give
When you've given your all,
and seems like
you can't make it through?

Stand and be sure
Be not entangled in that bondage again
You just stand, and be sure.
God has a purpose.
Yes, God has a plan.

Tell me what do you do
when you've done all you can
And it seems like you can't make it through
Child you just stand
You just stand
Stand
Don't you give up
Through the storm , through the rain
Through the hurt , through the pain

[Chorus]
Well, you just stand
When there's nothing left to do
You just stand
Watch the Lord see you through
Yes, after you've done all you can
You just stand

Don't you bow, don't bend
Don't give up, don't give in
Hold on, just be strong
God will step in and it won't be long
VERSE
Tell me,
how do you handle the guilt of your past?
Tell me, how do you deal with the shame?
And how can you smile
when your heart is broken
and filled with pain?
Tell me what do you give
when you've given your all
Seems like you can't make it through?

After you've done all you can
After you've gone through the hurt
After you've gone through the pain
After you've gone through the storm
After you've gone through the rain
Prayed and cried,you've prayed and cried
Prayed and cried, prayed and cried
After you've done all you can, you just stand.

Child you just stand,
when there's nothing left to do
You just stand
Watch the Lord see you through
Yes, after you've done all you can
You just stand.