Ballad For A Child

by Archie Shepp

From the album: Attica Blues

Track 8 of 10 on Attica Blues (1972).

Duration: 3:36

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Lyrics for Ballad For A Child

I would rather be a plant Than a man in this land I would rather be a plant on this land You can transplant a plant Where it can grow free But a man that's been transplanted can't So you can see where i would rather be a tree With branches and leaves i can grow free If man had a choice before he's exploited Then his offspring would do more than dream Isn't that a shame

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