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This is a classic protest song that was used in the fight for integration starting in the 1950s and ’60s, but going back much farther. It is worthwhile, when organizing music for rallies, to vary the mood and tempo of the songs. This song, which, often sung in a “happy-clappy,” summer camp style, can be very powerful and dignified when sung to a slower tempo. The version in the video below by Sweet Honey in the Rock illustrates what I mean.
Ain’t gonna let nobody turn me round (LYRICS)
Ain’t gonna let nobody turn me round, Lord,
Turn me round, turn me round,
Ain’t gonna let nobody, turn me round,
I just keep on a-walkin’, keep on a-talkin’,
Marching up on freedom land.
…Jailhouse,
…Fire hose,
…Segregation,
…no dogs, Lord,
…No War, Lord,
…Intolerance,
…Oppression,
(Other words ad lib.)
…no ICE-man
…Soldiers
…Steve Miller
etc.
Link to YouTube Video by Sweet Honey in the Rock
