Scott-Heron, Gil - A Prayer For Everybody / To Be Free Lyrics






This is a prayer for everybody
In the world
'Cause I need you and you need me
We need each other

This is a prayer for everybody
In the world
A prayer for you
A prayer for me
A prayer for love and harmony
A prayer for light for all to see
A prayer that someday we'll all be free

'Cause...
There's a lot that's wrong
We must be strong
And not become bitter
If there's a chance
That mankind will profit
Why should we scoff at something new
Or old - if it can make us better?

This is a prayer for everybody
In the world
'Cause without you
And without me
Without love and harmony
Without courage and dignity
What would it mean
To be free?

[Instrumental: To Be Free]





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  1. V.... U....

    Gil Scott-Heron & Brian Jackson - “A Prayer For Everybody / To Be Free”
    [Vocals/Producer: Gil Scott-Heron]
    [Producer/Lyrics By/Music By/Flute/Piano/Keyboard Bass Synthesizer: Brian Jackson]
    [Background Vocals: Julia Waters, Marti McCall, and Maxine Waters]
    [Co-Producer: Malcolm Cecil and Lenny Peterzell]
    [Congas/Percussion: Barnett Williams]
    [Drums: Ralph Penland]
    [Electric Piano/Polymoog Synthesizer: Greg Phillinganes]
    [Tenor Saxophone: Leon Williams]

    [Verse 1: Gil Scott-Heron]
    This is a prayer for everybody in the world
    ‘Cause I am you and you are me and we need each other
    This is a prayer for everybody in the world
    A prayer for you, a prayer for me
    A prayer for love and harmony
    A prayer for life that all may see
    A prayer that someday we’ll all be free
    ‘Cause there’s a lot that’s wrong
    We must be strong and not become bitter
    If there’s a chance that mankind will profit
    Why should we scoff at something new or old
    If it will make us better?
    This is a prayer for everybody in the world
    ‘Cause without you and without me
    Without love and harmony
    Without courage and dignity
    What would it mean to be free?

    [Verse 2: Gil Scott-Heron]
    Though there’s a lot that’s wrong
    We must be strong and not become bitter
    If there’s a chance that mankind will profit
    Why should we scoff at something new or old
    If it will make us better?
    This is a prayer for everybody in the world
    ‘Cause without you and without me
    Without love and harmony
    Without courage and dignity
    What would it mean to be free?
    What would it mean to be free?
    To be free?
    To be free?

    [Outro: Tenor Saxophone Solo by Leon Williams]

    V.... U....

    May God bless your heart, thank for the lyrics so much.

  2. n.... n....

    this is one of the most beautiful meaningful pieces of music ever created...I especially like the Rhodes and the sax solo at the end...

  3. J.... H....

    Deep,truly deep.

  4. R.... J....

    either we get done together or we dont get it done

  5. T.... B....

    The United States needs this song right now. I am so happy to find this song today. Thank you

  6. C.... F....

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  7. p.... ....

    blissful

  8. G.... A....

    "..if there's a chance that mankind could profit, why should we stop at something new OR old if it will make us better..", Universal wisdom. Thank you, Gil...I saw you perform B Movie in Kalamazoo at WMU 25 some odd yrs. ago and had the best seat in the house. May you rest in peace..

  9. f.... ....

    This is a prayer for everybody in the world
    'Cause I am you
    And you are me
    And we need each other
    This is a prayer for everybody in the world
    A prayer for you
    A prayer for me
    A prayer for love and harmony
    A prayer for light that all may see
    A prayer some day we'll all be free

    'Cause there's a lot that's wrong
    We must be strong
    And not become bitter
    If there's a chance
    That mankind may profit
    Why should we scoff at
    Something new or old
    If it can make us better?

    This is a prayer for everybody in the world
    'Cause without you
    And without me
    And without love and harmony
    Without courage and dignity
    What would it mean
    To be free?

    f.... ....

    Thanks so much for the lyrics

  10. g.... ....

    ON TIME IN ANY SITUATION - THANKS GIL!!!!

  11. G.... a....

    well... u need to start with "stop following"..

  12. S.... R....

    It sure ain't easy, but remember it wasn't easy for Gil (and with him soo many others) either. It will always be a struggle, but keep on struggling. It's the only good fight there is and it's the only way to become happy... I guess.

  13. k.... b....

    an idea that s always on point. Beautiful song Gil Scott Heron a truly great singer/songwriter

  14. t.... ....

    Brian Jackson and Gil's connection was truly somthing special very few artist had their gift.

  15. c.... ....

    Thank you Gil Scott-Heron ....You will be missed by many..!!

  16. m.... b....

    a classic RIP Gil

  17. C.... M....

    When I heard he died, this was the song I wanted to hear. Thanks for the upload. An era is over.

  18. g.... ....

    My heart cries to see how telling the truth can beat you down. But STILL I RISE and keep the hope, dream and message alive by telling everyone I know of this GIFT from GOD, a simple but complexed young man who by way of going to college gave us all a "free" education on life and living. Peace go with you my loving brother, Thank you always.

  19. M.... S....

    Blessings to you my Brother Gil. I've enjoyed your music since I was a child. You are in my heart and in my prayers. Thank you for your gift to us all through your music.