Rise Up Singing had a significant revision for the 15th Anniversary edition in 2004. Here are the lyrics from that edition: ONE MAN'S HANDS (Alex Comfort, lyrics adapted by Pete Seeger and Alice & Staughton Lloyd) Just my hands can't tear a prison down, Just your hands can't tear a prison down, But if two and two and fifty make a million, We'll see that day come round We'll see that day come round. Just my voice can't shout to make them hear, Just your voice can't shout to make them hear.... (additional verses - for as many good causes as time permits) Just my strength can't ban the atom bomb Just my strength can't break the color bar Just my feet can't walk around this land Just my hands can't build a bridge of peace Just my heart can't turn this world to love Just my eyes can't see the way [road] ahead ©1962, Fall River Music These lyrics have been adapted by Alice and Staughton Lynd and Pete Seeger, and are included here in this version at Mr. Seeger's request. Pete Seeger often sent handwritten postcards to Rise Up Singing / Rise Again editors Peter Blood and Annie Patterson, giving advice on the books. It's a real kick to read through the postcards. -Joe- Peter Blood also edited Pete Seeger's Where Have All the Flowers Gone? A Singalong Memoir. The 2009 edition includes the following additional verses: Just my strength can't roll the union on. Just my eyes can't see the future clear.
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