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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Donny Hathaway
Donny Hathaway
Electric Piano
Willie Weeks
Willie Weeks
Bass Guitar
Ray Lucas
Ray Lucas
Drums
Cornell Dupree
Cornell Dupree
Guitar
Marvin Stamm
Marvin Stamm
Trumpet
David Spinozza
David Spinozza
Guitar
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Donny Hathaway
Donny Hathaway
Songwriter
Edward Howard
Edward Howard
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Arif Mardin
Arif Mardin
Producer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Hang onto the world as it spins around
Just don't let the spin get you down
Things are moving fast
Hold on tight and you will last
[Verse 2]
Keep your self respect, your manly pride
Get yourself in gear, keep your stride
Never mind your fears
Brighter days will soon be here
[Chorus]
Take it from me, someday, we'll all be free, yeah
[Verse 3]
Keep on walking tall, hold your head up high
And lay your dreams right up to the sky
Sing your greatest song
And you'll keep going, going on
[Chorus]
Take it from me, someday, we'll all be free
[Outro]
Hey, just wait and see, someday we'll all be free, yeah
Take it from me, someday we'll all be free
It won't be long, take it from me, someday we'll all be free
Take it from me, take it from me, take it from me
Written by: Donny Hathaway, Edward Howard

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