Sister Rosa lyrics

December 1st,1955

our freedom movement came alive.

And because of Sister Rosa you know

we don't ride on the back

of the bus no more.

Now Sister Rosa,

she was tired one day

after a hard day on her job.

When all she wanted

was a well deserved rest

not a scene from an angry mob.

The bus driver said Lady you got to get up

cause a white person wants your seat

but Miss Rosa said, no, not no more

I'm gonna stay right here

and rest my feet.

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Yeah, Thank you Miss Rosa,

you were the spark

that started our freedom movement.

Thank you Sister Rosa Parks.

The police came without fail

and took Sister Rosa off to jail

14 dollars was her fine.

Brother Martin Luther King

knew it was our time.

The people of Montgomery

sat down to talk.

It was decided that all God's

children should walk

until segregation was

brought to its knees

and we obtain freedom and equality.

Thank you Miss Rosa.

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So we dedicate this song to thee

for being a symbol of dignity.

Thank you Sister Rosa.

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• Artist:The Neville Brothers