[Verse 1: Ben E. King]
Hang on to 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
Keep your self-respect, your manly pride
Get yourself in gear, keep your stride
Never mind your fears
Brighter days will soon be here

[Refrain: Ben E. King]
Take it from me, someday we'll all be free
Take it from me, someday we'll all be free

[Verse 2: Ben E. King]
Keep on walking tall, hold your head up high
Lay your dreams right up to the sky
Sing your greatest songs
And you'll keep going, going on

[Outro: Ben E. King, Average White Band]
Take it from me, someday we'll all be free
Just wait and see, someday we'll all be free
And it won't be long, no
Take it from me, someday we'll all be free
Take it from me, take it from me, take it from me
Just wait and see, someday we'll all be free
Just wait and see, just wait and see
All you have to do is wait and see, wait and see
Take it from me, someday we'll all be free
Take it from me, take it from me, oh, whoa
Just wait and see, someday we'll all be free
Just wait and see, one day we'll all be free, just wait and see
Take it from me, someday we'll all be free
Take it from me, take it from me
Just wait and see, someday
One day, we will all
We will all be, we will all be free, free
We'll all be free
We'll all be free