Cries rise from the brickyard
My people weep in deep distress
They call to God to break the chains
That keep them bound in slavery
Powerless and oppressed
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How long must we slave in the brickyard
Lord, how long must we wait to be redeemed
We call to you, Lord, our God, from the brickyard
Set your hand to our chains and set us free
Tears fall in the brickyard
My people cry out to their God
They sing as the sun rises high
Songs of hope and of promise
Oh Lord, how long? How long?
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[bridge]
And we will sing
You have done great things for us
(repeat 3 times)
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[bridge outro]
copyright 2007 Donald Paul Harris