Story Behind The Song
This song was inspired by and was the featured
song for a Racial Unity Conference honoring
Robert S Abbott, founder of the Chicago Defen-
der newspaper and an activist for racial & social
justice. It was performed by the Phil Morrison Trio
featuring Keith Williams!
As one of the founding members of the Robert S Abbott
Race Unity Institute(www.theabbottinstitute.org), I
feel honored that this song was selected to be the
theme song for the Robert S Abbott Race Unity Institute!
Song Description
A song that celebrates & promotes the unity of
all races.
| Song Length |
3:31 |
Genre |
Pop - Rock |
| Lead Vocal |
Duet Male/Female |
Mood |
Welcoming, Cheerful |
| Subject |
Encouragement, Race/Ethnicity |
| |
Lyrics
We Can Live Together
music by: Keith Williams & Phil Morrison
words by: Phil Morrison
Go to any city - and this is what you'll see
Every race of people - and that's how it should be
The problem that we're facing - is not just only color
The answer's found with justice - & how we treat each other
Hispanic, Asian, Black & White...families are the same
Raising kids to do what's right...regardless of your name
If we all looked alike......it'd be a boring place
We're all from different cultures...but still one human race
WE CAN LIVE TOGETHER - but first we've got to try
No race is superior - it's time to unify
WE CAN LIVE TOGETHER - respecting one another
We're from the same Creator - so that makes me your brother..
It's time to live in harmony - 'cause this is our home
We can find solutions - but we can't do it alone
If racism and justice - were talked about in school
The people in this country - might use the golden rule
WE CAN LIVE TOGETHER - and that's how it should be
The world is growing stronger - because of unity
WE CAN LIVE TOGETHER - and then that day will come
When we will have prosperity and peace for everyone
(c) 2007 pbm/ckw