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512. We Shall Overcome

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1 We shall overcome, we shall overcome,
we shall overcome someday!

Refrain:
Oh, deep in my heart I do believe
we shall overcome someday!

2 The Lord will see us through.

3 We'll walk hand in hand.

4 We are not afraid (today).

5 The truth will make us free.

7 We shall live in peace.

Text Information

• First Line: We shall overcome
• Title: We Shall Overcome
• Meter: Irregular
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2003
• Scripture:
  1 John 5:4
  ;
  John 8:32
• Topic: Conflict & Victory
• Source: African-American spiritual
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: MARTIN
• Arranger: William Farley Smith, 1941-
• Meter: Irregular
• Key: C Major
• Source: African-American spiritual
• Copyright: Music Arr. © 1989 The United Methodist Publishing House (Admin. The Copyright Company)