Up With People - Freedom Isn't Free

Words- Paul Colwell
Music- Paul & Ralph Colwell

(CHORUS)
Freedom Isn't Free!
Freedom Isn't Free!
You've Got to Pay a Price,
You've Got to Sacrifice
For Your Liberty.

Freedom is a word often heard today,
But if you want to keep it there's a price to pay.
Each generation's gotta win it anew,
'Cause it's not something handed down to you.

(CHORUS)

There was a general by the name of George
With a small band of men at Valley Forge -
Left the comfort of home for the cold and ice,
They won independence 'cause he paid the price.

(CHORUS)

In ancient Rome they felt so free,
Doing what comes naturally.
They were so busy being merry ones,
That they didn't notice the barbarians!

(CHORUS)

From Vietnam to Alamein
Our fighting men will have died in vain,
If we just go on with our comfort and ease
Doin' exactly as we dang well please.

(CHORUS)

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• Party
• Statue
• of
• Liberty

[soccermomish]

Oh my gosh! I performed this song in my 6th grade choir, 35 years ago.

[wfktt]

Great song!!!!!!!!

[KnightVow]

Great song to sing with your children or grandchildren.

[randance1]

WooOOOOW! Liberty and freedom rock-one of the most substantive songs from Up With People! If only some of their other songs could have had more than one verse. This one's a keeper!

[ArtR0001]

Music Ralph Colwell

[ArtR0001]

Music Ralph Colwell