Well, we were born into a life
That has asked us once or twice
To give more than we think we have
That put the wall behind our backs;
That has tried to drag us down
Raze our spirits to the ground
But we have overcome
We will overcome
Oh brother of mine
Brother of mine
Do not let your heart get crazy
Do not let your soul get weary
Brother of mine
Just hold us to you and know we love you
Oh brother of mine
We are as strong as mountains
As bright as snow caps that touch the sky
Well, I look up at your face
I see the years leave their trace
Oh my brother, oh my brother;
And I look up at the sky
I see the clouds flying by
To tomorrow and yet another tomorrow