LYRICS:
I know every tree, every turn on this trail
I live and breathe for freedom
I follow the North Star, so I never fail
I live and breathe for freedom
I lead folks from darkness, up into the light
Then come back for more in the dead of the night
Chorus:
So follow that star and follow me
Hold on to your dream of liberty
We'll get to the North, I guarantee
'Cause I live and breathe for freedom
Now don't bring a thing, 'cept the clothes on your back
I live and breathe for freedom
Whatever you need, got it here in my sack
I live and breathe for freedom
Red pepper, to keep dogs from trackin' us down
Sleepin' pills for the babies, we can't make a sound
Chorus
I've saved ahundred people
I'll save two hundred more
The South is getting angry
I'll be there'll be a war
I'll fight for the North, I know the terrain
Until all the people are free again
Chorus
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