I don't know how my mother walked her trouble down

I don't know how my father stood his ground

I don't know how my people survive slavery

I do remember, that's why I believe

I don't know why the rivers overflow their banks

I don't know why the snow falls and covers the ground

I don't know why the hurricane sweeps through the land

Every now and then

Standing in a rainstorm, I believe

I don't know why the angels woke me up this morning soon

I don't know why the blood still runs thru my veins

I don't know how I rate to run another day

I am here still runin', I believe...

My God calls to me in the morning dew

The power of the universe, It knows my name

Gave me a song to sing and sent me on my way

I raise my voice for justice, I believe...