Intro: Baixo
(Opening Solo) 
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(Em G A) Várias Veces
Verse 1- 
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People, keep on learnin'! 
Soldiers, keep on warrin'! 
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World,          keep on turnin',
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cause it won't be too long. 
(Igual para toda a música)
Verse 2- 
The Powers keep on lyin', 
While your people keep on dyin'. 
World, keep on turning', 'cause it won't be too long. 
Chorus- 
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I'm so darn glad he let me try it again
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For my last time on Earth 
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I lived a whole lotta sin
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I'm so darn glad I know more than I knew then
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I'm gonna keep on tryin 'til I reach my
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Higher Ground
Verse 3- 
Teachers, keep on teachin'! 
Preachers, keep on preachin'! 
World, keep on turnin', 'cause it won't be too long. 
Verse 4- 
Lovers, keep on lovin', 
while believers keep on believin'. 
Sleepers, just stop sleepin', 'cause it won't be too long. 
Chorus 
Till I reach the higher ground. (x3 veces)