Barrington Levy - "Mandela You're Free" (with lyrics)

Edited by Azizi Powell

This post is Part III of a series that showcases songs about South African activist, humanitarian, and former President of South Africa, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela.

This post showcases the song "Mandela Free" by Barrington Levy. My transcription of the lyrics to this song is also included in this post. Additions & corrections are welcome.

Part I showcases two performances of South African musician/vocalist Hugh Masekela's "Bring Him Home" (also known as "Bring Back Nelson Mandela"). Click http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/06/hugh-masekela-bring-him-home-bring-back.html for that post.

Part II showcases the song "Free Nelson Mandela" by The Special AKA, a trio from the United Kingdom. Click http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/06/special-aka-free-nelson-mandela.html for that post for that post

The content of this post is presented for cultural, inspirational, and aesthetic purposes.

All copyrights remain with their owners.

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SHOWCASE SONG

Barrington Levy-Mandela Free



TheRebeloi12, Uploaded on May 15, 2009

Album: Turning Point Barrington Levy, clasico para los fans como yo de Barrington Levy jaja
WOO OH OH!!!!!

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LYRICS - MANDELA FREE
(Barrington Levy)

Woah yoee yoee yoeoh woah [2x]

Mandela Mandela Mandela you’re free [4x]

Ah they tryin to keep a good man down but they can’t
They tryin to keep a good man down but they can’t
They tryin to keep a good man down but they can’t

Let a shout because you love Mandela
[Bah Bah]
Holler out say you love Mandela
[Bah Bah]
Shout it out say you love Mandela
[Bah Bah]
Mandela you’re free

Mandela Mandela Mandela you’re free
Mandela Mandela Mandela you’re free

Many people don’t want to be in the struggle like this
Mandela take it to, take it to higher heights
and take it free
Now’s the time for him to be free and yes, he’s free
And all we Black folks love to see
that Mandela’s free

Holler out say you love Mandela
[Bah Bah]
Let a shout because you love Mandela
[Bah Bah]
Holler out say you love Mandela
[Bah Bah]
Mandela, you’re free.
Let a shout because you love Mandela
[Bah Bah]
Holler out say you love Mandela
[Bah Bah]
Cry it out because you love Mandela
Mandela, you’re free

Mandela Mandela Mandela you’re free [2x]

As the struggle goes on and on, he
stands
Truths, and rights, and justice stands for all
So let him free

Holler out say you love Mandela
[Bah Bah]
Let a shout because you love Mandela
[Bah Bah]
Holler out say you love Mandela
[Bah Bah]
Mandela, you’re free

Mandela Mandela Mandela you’re free [2x]

Woah say woah
[Woah]
Say woah
[Woah]
Singing woah
[woah]

It’s so nice
It’s so sweet
It’s so beautiful to see
that Mandela free

It’s so nice
It’s so sweet
It’s so beautiful to see
that Mandela free

Holler, holler, holler out
[Bah Bah]
Holler, holler, holler out
[Bah Bah]
Cry, cry, cry out
[Bah Bah]
Cry, cry, cry out

Let a shout because you love Mandela
[Bah Bah]
Holler out say you love Mandela
[Bah Bah]
Cry it out because you love Mandela
[Bah Bah]

Mandela Mandela Mandela you’re free [2]
Woah singing woah
sing woah
sing woah
-snip-
Transcription by Azizi Powell. Additions & corrections welcome.

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RELATED LINK
Click https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nelson_Mandela for information about Nelson Mandela (July 18, 1918).

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Thanks to Nelson Mandela for his positive role modeling & his life work. Thanks to Barrington Levy for composing & performing this song. Thanks also to the publisher of this sound file on YouTube.

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