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"
Dr. Martin Luther King
Man of vision whom we sing
Had a dream, he had a goal
Blacks would take a different role
No more hate because of race
No more fearing a colored face
No more diff’rence we would see
Only people who’d be free
Chorus
Freedom song, now happily we sing
Freedom song, such peace does it bring
Freedom song, for all people it does ring
Thank you, Dr. Martin Luther King
He desired treatment fair
Wanting everyone to care
People’s hands joined all around
Trusting loving hearts be found
We’ll remember this great man
Who for justice made a stand
Man of hope who’ll always be
“Free at Last”* in memory
We’ll remember this great man...
Chorus
Dr. Martin Luther King…
*on Dr. Martin Luther King’s tombstone
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