Story Behind The Song
Afro Cuban6/8 w/swing bridge. Written for Nelson Mandela.
| Song Length |
3:59 |
Genre |
Latin - Jazz, Latin - Tropical |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
| |
Lyrics
MANDELA
words & music by
Phil Morrison
Verse 1 Sing this song of praise for Mandela
Strong and brave this man
Peace and justice for South Africa
Long was his fight to save this land
Verse 2 Years in prison there was Mandela
Heart and mind still free
Living his life for South Africa
Freedom for all ..with dignity
Bridge..Faith deep inside gave strength to his cause
The world...wanting to see,him go free,it would be
Father of the Nation...that was he
Madiba they called him........Mandela
Verse 3 Liberty the call...from Mandela
Apartheid must go
Racial justice in South Africa
Our One Human Family will show
Love was felt by all by Mandela
Kind and Bold and Wise
A new beginning for South Africa
Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize
Faith deep inside gave strength to his cause
The world...watching to see ...him go free....victory
Father of the Nation ..that was he
Madiba they called him.......Mandela
Loved by the world....eternally
Madiba they called him.....Mandela
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