Woke up this morning
It was Groundhog Day
I saw the same black veil on a crying face
And a flag flying halfway
This time it was people I know
Gunned down in a minute or so
Only God knows when it'll stop
But these thoughts and prayers ain't enough
Louder than guns, more powerful than bullets flying
Is the voice rising up saying it's about time
To put the last nail in the coffin
Put the last body in the ground
Callin' on every town shout (louder than guns)
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There's a law on a dusty scroll from a feather pen
It says every man's right to defend shall not be infringed
Well, this time I don't agree
That a man should have his own army
More than an American child to live in sweet harmony
Sing louder than guns more powerful than bullets flying
Is the voice rising up saying it's about time
To put the last nail in the coffin
Put the last body in the ground
Callin' on every town shout
Louder than guns
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I don't wanna wake up on another Groundhog Day
No, I don't wanna hear another rat-a-tat-tat-tat echo down the hallway
No, freedom's just another word
For letting every voice be heard
Every heart and every hand
Every town take a stand
Sing louder than guns more powerful than bullets flying
Is the voice rising up saying it's about damn time
To put the last nail in the coffin
Put the last body in the ground
Callin' on every town shout (louder than guns)
More powerful than bullets flying (louder than guns)
Oh, can't you hear the people crying? (Louder than guns)
They know something's gonna change
And they'll let you hear it (louder than guns)
Oh, they wanna be a better way (louder than guns)
Once you raise your voice up high (louder than guns)
Wanna see your new plan lie (louder than guns)
Put the wheels of change in motions (louder than guns)
I wanna see and hear