A WWI song from 1919. Words by A. R. Griggs. Music by L. E. Campbell.
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Are they equal in the eyes of the law?
The black man faced his death and cried “Hurrah”
His soul was pure and white
He fought a manly fight
No more patriotic sons you never saw
Are they equal in the eyes of the law?
The black man faced his death and cried “Hurrah”
They were the same in no man’s land
Tell me now, how do they stand?
Are they equal in the eyes of the law?
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Are they equal in the eyes of the law?
The black man faced his death and cried “Hurrah”
His soul was pure and white
He fought a manly fight
No more patriotic sons you never saw
Are they equal in the eyes of the law?
The black man faced his death and cried “Hurrah”
They were the same to the God of hosts
Tell me in your Freedom’s boasts
Are they equal in the eyes of the law?