This song, along with the instrumental version, sheet music, and extension activities, is available on Barbara Speicher's "Learning About Patriotic Holidays and Symbols by Song"
We hold these truths to be self-evident
That all men are created equal
They’re endowed by their Creator with certain rights
Not taken from them, unalienable
That among these rights are life and liberty
And the pursuit of happiness
That the government is formed to help them
Keep these rights that they possess
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Declaration of Independence
Written for our defense
Document that makes good sense
Declaration of Independence
The writers of the Declaration
Listed wrongs King George imposed:
The colonists could not make laws
Nor meet when or where they chose
British soldiers were sent to control them
And all judges were the King's
Worst of all were heavy taxes placed on tea
And many other things
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