Arlo Guthrie/Patriots Dream

words and music by Arlo Guthrie

Living now here but for fortune
Placed by fate's mysterious schemes
Who'd believe that we're the ones asked
To try to rekindle the patriot's dreams

Arise sweet destiny, time runs short
All of your patience has heard their retort
Hear us now for alone we can't seem
To try to rekindle the patriot's dreams

Can you hear the words being whispered
All along the American stream
Tyrants freed the just are imprisoned
Try to rekindle the patriot's dreams

Ah but perhaps too much is being asked of too few
You and your children with nothing to do
Hear us now for alone we can't seem
To try to rekindle the patriot's dreams

©1976 by Arloco Music Inc (ASCAP)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIEaso4Ty1M

In the comments you'll find: "The national treasure, Bill Moyers, just quoted this song in his incredible speech at the National Conference for Media Reform. Great song for the times. Expect this one to get many more hits in the coming days. Thanks Arlo, you done Woody proud."

I saw the speech at DemocracyNow! (http://www.democracynow.org/) this morning...