“Soundtrack for a Revolution” is a window into the musical and lyrical soul of civil rights movement, as well as the men and women that used song to give them the strength and solidarity to stand up for justice in the face of staunch, often violent injustice and bigotry. These songs and chants of freedom, sung by protestors, activists, and civil rights leaders during the 1950s and 1960s, have now been taken up anew in “Soundtrack” by such contemporary performers as Joss Stone, John Legend, Anthony Hamilton, Wyclef Jean, The Roots, Richie Havens, and others. To read the lyrics of the songs that inspired the civil rights movement, click on the titles below .
This May Be the Last Time
Wade in the Water
This Little Light of Mine
I’m Gonna Sit at the Welcome Table
Which Side Are You On?
Ninety-Nine and a Half Won’t Do
Hallelujah, I’m a-Travelin’
Keep Your Eyes on the Prize
Ain’t Scared of Your Jails
We Shall Not Be Moved
We Shall Overcome
I’m On My Way
Here’s to the State of Mississippi
Will the Circle Be Unbroken?
Yes, We Want Our Freedom
Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Round
Governor Wallace
Take My Hand, Precious
Woke Up This Morning