Song Description
The story of a refugee - by war and/or by starvation
| Song Length |
3:18 |
Genre |
Blues - Modern, Unique - Gospel |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Cheerless, Unbearable |
Subject |
Justice, Loneliness |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
Dm7 Am Dm7 Am
I used to be a businessman. I used to be a cook.
Dm7 Am E7 Am
I used to take my lunchbreak with a sandwich and a book
Dm7 Am Dm7 Am
But now I am nothing or something I would never hope to be
Dm7 E7 Am
I am a refu-gee
F
Refugee,
E7
What a strange name for me
F Am
I lived a life as wholesome
F Am
As hopeful as can be
E7 Am
Now I'm just a refu - gee
Dm7 Am Dm7 Am
I do not want your pity. I need your help, my friend
Dm7 Am E7 Am
To stand up to barbarity and make this madness end
Dm7 Am Dm7 Am
Let the democracies stand together as people moral and free
E7 Am
And help the Refugees
Chorus