Tune:  “Deep River”

Paul Robeson, we join today in mem’ry.

Paul Robeson, your fighting spirit we remember.

Paul Robeson, you worked to build a just world.

Paul Robeson, you stood up for what you believed in.

            You sang with eloquence and power.

            You spoke with dignity.

            You raised your voice for freedom,

            And for equality,

Paul Robeson, you lived a life of struggle.

Paul Robeson, you led us all by your example.

            Oh, you were vilified and blacklisted

            Your voice they tried to drown,

            But you refused to be silenced.

            Or ever to back down.

Paul Robeson, your voice will never falter.

Paul Robeson, it’s sound will echo through the ages.

Paul Robeson, your legacy we honor.

Paul Robeson, your fighting spirit we remember.

Copyright by Paul McKenna 2015