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Theme (For the People) [Opening]
Mtume
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Theme (For The People) (Opening)
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Mtume
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COMPOSITION & LYRICS
James Mtume
Composer
Tawatha
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Reginald Lucas
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Lyrics
Ohh, ohhh...
The time is now, all that is real is in you
Play for the people
We are here, we are now
We are beautiful... (Gotta play for the people)
(Gotta play for the people)
We are here, we are now
We are beautiful... (Gotta play for the people)
Gotta play for the people (rise...)
Gotta play for the people (wo-oh...)
Gotta play for the people (Kiss this world goodbye)
Gotta play for the people... (We are here...)
Written by:
James Mtume,
Reginald Lucas,
Tawatha
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