Music Samples & Lyrics
Our story begins in May of 1963. It's almost time for graduation and prom, and their favorite hit song is on the radio!
COUNTDOWN!
Little Stevie's on the radio, sweet soul sounds in the air
It's warmin' up, the smell the feel
Of springtime is everywhere!
Ain't no mo' books, teacher's dirty looks
That's the line that comes to mind
Chemistry? Sweet liberty!
I'm uh leave that mess behind!
The students volunteer to protest in place of their parents, who would surely lose their jobs. The students pledge nonviolence.
THE PLEDGE
I pledge -- to meditate daily on the teachings and life of Jesus Christ,
I pledge -- to remember the movement seeks justice not victory
I pledge to walk and talk in the manner of love for God is love...
Pray daily to be used by God in order that all men might be free...
When desegregation finally comes, maybe even the famous Loveman's Department Store will cater to Negro customers!
LOVEMAN'S DEP'T STORE
The finest in clothing and footwear, our shoppers here will attest,
The service is quite the experience, the quality simply the best!
Our best pair of gloves and a pill hat, our manners and even our smile,
Will show white folk -- from far and near --
That we've got miles of style!
After the stark reality of fire hoses and vicious dogs, the students come prepared for the water attacks -- in an usual way!
BOO KOO TROUBLE NOW
My good Sunday shirt, and my best pair of pants, I'm dressed up to a "T"
Gonna show Alabam, just who I am,
And that's the best that I can be
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So I'm singin' along, "We Shall Overcome"
When before we even begin,
The water and dogs come uh knock us down
Like a bad set of bowlin' pins!
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Trouble now -- 'cuz there's a new way to get it done
Trouble now -- we see! You-hoo!
And you in boo koo trouble now!
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