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Chrissy Zebby Tembo - Born Black - Welcome To Zamrock! Vol. 1 (1972-1977)
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PERFORMING ARTISTS
Chrissy Zebby Tembo
Chrissy Zebby Tembo
Performer
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Paul Ngozi
Paul Ngozi
Songwriter
Peter Bwalya
Peter Bwalya
Songwriter
Tommy Mwale
Tommy Mwale
Songwriter

Lyrics

I am born black and I'm poor
What wrong did I do?
To people on the wrong side
I am now a laughingstock
Oh, oh no, help me
It's not the way to live
Oh, oh no, help me
It's not the way to live
When will I be happy?
Jesus, can you help me?
Make me happy every day
I want to live like the other people
Oh, oh no, help me
It's not the way to live
Oh, oh no, help me
It's not the way to live
I am born black and I'm poor
What have I seen in this world?
To people on the wrong side
I am now a laughingstock
Oh, oh no, help me
It's not the way to live
Oh, oh no, help me
It's not the way to live
Written by: Chrissy Zebby Tembo, Paul Ngozi, Peter Bwalya, Tommy Mwale

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