Story Behind The Song
Dr. Martin Luther King's dream was that all men would live together equally as brothers and sisters without regard to race, creed or color.
Song Description
Dr. King, the dreamer, fought for economic equality and an improved level of social reform. However, his dream did not come into fruition during his lifetime. It is up to us to hold fast to and see that his dream becomes reality.
| Song Length |
5:40 |
Genre |
Unique - Patriotic, World - African |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Nonviolent, Relaxed |
Subject |
Justice, Freedom |
| Similar Artists |
Aretha Franklin, Patti Labelle |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1960 - 1969 |
| |
Lyrics
A Dreamer’s Dream
Verse1
A dreamer dreamed
Of a promised land
He was our Moses....
He marched... all over this land
Trying to make that dream come true
For me... and for you
A dreamer dreamed
Verse2
A dreamer dreamed
Of... a promised land
He was our Moses
A mighty... mighty man
Let... my people go....
He tried to tell them so...
Let... my... people go...
Bridge:
Black children and white children
Will one day walk hand in hand
Then this world will be a better place
For every... every.... man
Oh... to make that dream come true
For me... and for you
A dreamer dreamed.
Verse3:
That dreamer's dream
Can all come true
I'll do my part...
Can I... count on you?
To make... that dream... reality
Freedom for you and me...
A dreamer dreamed
Run:
A dreamer's dream
A dreamer's dream
A dreamer dreamed
A dreamer dreamed...
Lyrics by: Deloris Barr 1992 - 1995
Melody: Deloris Barr - Jay E. Wilson - Kenneth Brown, Jr.
Copyright © 1996
Published ⓟ 1996