York

Story Behind The Song

But when York returned from the expedition he again became a slave. He asked Clark for his freedom, or to be hired out near Louisville to be closer to his wife, who had a different owner. At first, Clark refused, but eventually, at least 10 years after t

Song Description

This song is from York's perspective as the only slave on the 1804 expeditio n.

Song Length 3:49 Genre Folk - Contemporary, Rock - Easy Listening
Tempo Tempo Undefined Lead Vocal Male Vocal
Mood Nonviolent, Diplomatic Subject Slavery, Justice
Similar Artists John Cougar Mellencamp, Warren Zevon Language English
Era 1800 - 1899

Lyrics

YORK
Copyright 1999 David Walburn

Take these chains from my feet
Let me open up my stride
And you will see that I am able
And every color has its pride

So put your weight on my shoulders
And I will carry the load

And I will walk these miles For My Freedom
Walk these miles on my own
Yes, I will walk these miles For My Freedom
For My Freedom when I get back home

I will follow you and never question
And always tend to your concerns
And I won't ask for land or money
Only freedom in return

So put your weight on my shoulders
And I will carry the load

Take these chains from my feet
Let me open up my stride

Lyrics David Walburn Music Jim Luikens - Bass / Christian Johnson - Mando, fiddle & guitar / John Dunnigan - banjo
Producer Kent Nelson and David Walburn Publisher Copyright 1999- Walburn Publishing

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