Mandela (vocal)

Story Behind The Song

A tribute song for Nelson Mandela

Song Description

A tribute song for Nelson Mandela

Song Length 4:44 Genre Jazz - General, Latin - Jazz
Lead Vocal Male Vocal Mood Cheerful

Lyrics

MANDELA MADIBA
words & music by
Phil Morrison

(Bass line intro - 8 bars)

Verse 1
Sing this song of praise for Mandela
Strong and brave this man
Peace and justice for South Africa
Long was his fight to save this land

Verse 2
Years in prison there was Mandela
Heart and mind still free
Liberation for South Africa
Freedom for all ..with dignity

Bridge.....
Faith deep inside gave strength to his cause
The world...wanting to see...him go free...it would be

Father of the Nation that was he
Madiba they called him........Mandela


(Bass line interlude - 8 bars)

(solo)

(interlude)

Verse 3
Liberty the call..from Mandela
Apartheid must go
Racial justice in South Africa
Our one human family will show

Verse 4
Love was felt by all from Mandela
Kind and Bold and Wise
A new beginning for South Africa
....He won The Nobel Peace Prize

Faith deep inside gave strength to his cause
The world...wanting to see ...him go free....victory

Loved by the world eternally
Madiba they called him...Mandela

(bassline outro)
(c) 2013 pbm

Lyrics Phil Morrison Music Phil Morrison
Performance Phil Morrison Trio featuring Joe Watts vocal & piano
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