We Shall Be Free

Garth Brooks

About We Shall Be Free

"We Shall Be Free" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Garth Brooks. It was released in August 1992 as the first single from his album The Chase and also appears on The Hits, The Limited Series, Double Live, and The Ultimate Hits. It reached #12 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks in 1992, becoming his first single to miss the Top 10 on that chart due to an airplay ban from some radio stations. "We Shall Be Free" peaked at #22 on the Billboard Christian Songs charts through a marketing deal with Rick Hendrix Company, and earned Brooks a 1993 GLAAD Media Award. This song was written by Brooks and Stephanie Davis. 


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This ain't comin' from no prophet,
Just an ordinary man.
When I close my eyes,
I see the way this world shall be
When we all walk hand in hand.
When the last child cries for a crust of bread,
When the last man dies for just words that he said,
When there's shelter over the poorest head,
We shall be free.
When the last thing we notice is the color of the skin,
And the first thing we look for is the beauty within;
When the skies and the oceans are clean again,
Then we shall be free.
We shall be free, we shall be free.
Stand straight, walk proud,
'Cause we shall be free.
When we're free to love anyone we choose,
When this world's big enough for all different views,
When we all can worship from our own kind of pew,
Then we shall be free.
We shall be free, we shall be free
Have a little faith, hold out,
'Cause we shall be free.
And when money talks for the very last time,
And nobody walks a step behind;
When there's only one race,
And that's mankind, then we shall be free.
We shall be free ,we shall be free
Stand straight, (walk proud,)
Have a little faith, (hold out;)
We shall be free.
We shall be free, we shall be free,
(Stand straight,) stand straight,
(Have a little faith,) walk proud,
'Cause we shall be free.

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Garth Brooks

Troyal Garth Brooks (born February 7, 1962) is an American country music artist. His eponymous first album was released in 1989 and peaked at number 2 in the US country album chart while climbing to number 13 on the Billboard 200 album chart. Brooks' integration of rock elements into his recordings and live performances has earned him immense popularity. This progressive approach allowed him to dominate the country single and album charts while quickly crossing over into the mainstream pop arena, exposing country music to a larger audience. more »

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Written by: GARTH BROOKS, STEPHANIE DAVIS

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13 facts about this song

Song Background
"We Shall Be Free" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Garth Brooks.
Album
The song was featured on Garth's album "The Chase" which was his fourth studio album.
Release Date
It was released in August 1992 as the first single from the album.
Co-Writer
The song was co-written by Garth Brooks and Stephanie Davis.
Achievements
"We Shall Be Free" reached number 12 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) chart in 1992.
Lyrics Meaning
The song main theme is about freedom, the end of racism, the end of prejudice, and all people standing together.
Video Production
The video of the song was directed by Timothy Miller and Garth himself.
Celebrity Appearances
The video featured several celebrity appearances, including Winona Judd, Reba McEntire, Trisha Yearwood, Michael W. Smith, Paula Abdul, Jay Leno and many more.
Awards
The music video won the Video of the Year at the 1993 Academy of Country Music Awards.
Public Response
In spite of its controversial emphases for the time, the song became a fan favorite at Brooks's concerts.
Anniversary Version
In 2012, for the 10th anniversary of September 11 attacks, Brooks released a new version of the song, with video containing clips from the events of the attacks.
Important Symbol
Throughout Brooks' career, the song has been a symbol for unity and freedom and is a staple at his concerts.
Charity Connection
In 1992, Brooks established the Touch 'Em All Foundation with Major League Baseball, with proceeds from this song going to the charity.

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