no one knew how old it was

we take the oath beneath the spreading tree
there is no choice we must go to the knife
and bring to waking dreams of liberty

the day shall come that we had hoped to see
the other side of that long painful strife
we take the oath beneath the spreading tree

we must stand up and no more bend the knee
marching with haste to tune of drum and fife
and bring to waking dreams of liberty

we will stand fast and make the others flee
our ranks with anger and with hope are rife
we take the oath beneath the spreading tree

what we desire we shall make come to be
for brother sister for husband and wife
and bring to waking dreams of liberty

we will succeed we will set ourselves free
at last to find out all that's best in life
we take the oath beneath the spreading tree
and bring to waking dreams of liberty

(C)2007, Fragano Ledgister