[Intro]
The lyrics of the next song
Echo the sentiments of African-American tenors
Past, present and future

[Chorus]
Go out and tell the story
Let it echo far and wide
Make them hear you
Make them hear you
How justice was our battle
And how justice was denied
Make them hear you
Make them hear you

[Verse 1]
And say to those who blame us
For the way we chose to fight
That sometimes there are battles
That are more than black or white

[Pre-Chorus]
And I could not put down my sword
When justice was my right
Make them hear you
[Chorus]
Go out and tell the story
To your daughters and your sons
Make them hear you
Make them hear you
And tell them, in the struggle
We were not the only ones
Make them hear you
Make them hear you

[Verse 2]
Your sword can be a sermon
Or the power of the pen
Teach every child to raise his voice
And then, my brothers, then
Will justice be demanded
By ten million righteous men
Make them hear you
When they hear you
I'll be near you again