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Hey Martin


Hey Martin, Hey Martin, would you be proud If you were live to see the way that we live? You fought for civil rights, justice, and diversity Now blacks, whites, and Hispanics are together in unity Hey Harriet, Hey Harriet, would you be surprised To know that colored people can look up to blue skies We no longer have to runaway to have a life of freedom Hey Mr. Douglas, Hey Mr. Douglas, Would you be amazed To see how the world has changed in so many ways No more slavery; no more judging of color No more segregation; no more discrimination We live in a world with white sisters and brothers Hey Ms. Truth, Hey Ms. Truth, would you be shocked To know that women of color rock It took years for women to be treated equal Now they have rights and chances like regular people
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