When I die don't think of me
As one who died too young
But as one who lived too long
And felt too many wrongs

When I die don't mourn for me
Just think about yourselves
For it's you the young that's left
Behind to fight the war of life.

Just take my broken heart and bury it
Don't cry for me
Bury my heart at wounded knee
Don't cry for me
Just take my broken heart and bury it
Don't cry for me

I have cried for liberty
For peace and unity
But the wicked men don't want to see
Us living in harmony

So they try to silence me
To take away my song
But I know long after they're
Dead and gone
My song will carry on
My song will carry on

So take my broken heart and bury it
Don't cry for me
Bury my heart at wounded knee
Don't cry for me.

From the "Freedom First" Album

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