Rise Up

"Rise Up" is a Poor People's Campaign song, originally written by Charon Hribar and Jose Vasquez. It is often sung as a direct call and response.

Lyrics:
Rise up we're gonna rise up
Rise up we're gonna rise up
We ain't gonna let nobody turn us around
Because the people united will stand our ground

Rise up we're gonna rise up
Rise up we're gonna rise up
The powers that be can't keep us down
We're gonna rise up and turn the world around

Rise up we're gonna rise up
Rise up we're gonna rise up
The people are ready so follow their lead
We'll put an end to the violence,
the hatred and greed

Rise up we're gonna rise up
Rise up we're gonna rise up
Rise up
Rise up
Rise up
Rise up

References:
Poor People's Campaign version
Poor People's Campaign version (short)
Poor People's Campaign Songbook (page 82)