Why Ain’t We Free?

From the musical “My Darlin’ Aida”, 1952.
Words by Charles Friedman.
Music by Guiseppe Verdi.

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The sheet music:

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Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:

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Lyrics

1. Birds are flyin’ in the sky
   And fish are swimmin’ in the sea
   Free! Free! Lord, why ain’t we free?
   Cross burning on the hilltop
   Bright warning on the hill
   Knights of the White Cross
2. Clouds are wand’rin’ in the air
   And leaves are dancin’ on the tree
   Free! Free! Lord, why ain’t we free?
   Bold hooded riders riding
   Last moon escorted ride
   Knights of the White Cross

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