Three Braids of Liberty

Lyrics

[Verse 1] On paper in a room, a brave new promise grew. Not for one small voice, but for me and you. They wrote a daring start, with ink and lamp-light glow. A country still a dream, with roots just set to grow. [Pre-Chorus] Hear that fife call out, hear those boots stay true. They were building something, for all the kids to do. [Chorus] Freedom is a treasure (a treasure) Freedom is a right True freedom says "come in" Permission says "tonight" Freedom is for all (for all) Not just a chosen few Freedom means you belong And you help decide what's true [Verse 2] George Washington said, "Liberty, once planted, grows." So we guard it every day, like a garden row by row. When the people speak up, the whole town learns to hear. That's democracy in action, with every voice in here. [Pre-Chorus] One small vote can speak for a whole wide street. Many hands together make the nation beat. [Chorus] Freedom is a treasure (a treasure) Freedom is a right True freedom says "come in" Permission says "tonight" Freedom is for all (for all) Not just a chosen few Freedom means you belong And you help decide what's true [Verse 3] Thomas Jefferson wrote, "All are equal in this light." That means every child can dream, and every child can fight. Not with fists or fear, but with courage, care, and law. With a promise to do better, and a heart that sees the flaw. Benjamin Franklin warned, "Give up freedom, lose your key." Some things look like safety, but they lock the door you see. [Bridge] So raise your voice up high, not loud to hurt, but clear. If the rule is fair for all, then everyone can cheer. We the people move ahead, marching side by side. Freedom needs a watchful heart, and honest hands with pride. [Chorus] Freedom is a treasure (a treasure) Freedom is a right True freedom says "come in" Permission says "tonight" Freedom is for all (for all) Not just a chosen few Freedom means you belong And you help decide what's true [Final Chorus] Freedom is a treasure (a treasure) Freedom is a right True freedom keeps us equal And helps us do what's right Freedom is for all (for all) That is the democracy cue We stand, we speak, we share the road That's freedom shining through [Outro] From fife and drum to full brass glow, the promise still stands tall. Freedom grows when people care, and when we answer the call.