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15 Oct 98 - 03:35 PM (#41834) Subject: Lyrics 4 From: Kirsten M My friend is looking for lyrics for "I am a Patriot." Apparently Eddie Vedder sang it during a concert, mumbled something about it being a folk song from the 60's. anybody know the words/music? Thanks, Kirsten c4cookie@csd.uwm.edu |
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15 Oct 98 - 05:10 PM (#41847) Subject: RE: Lyrics 4 From: Wolfgang copied from http://volleyball.org/taj/world.html I AM A PATRIOT (by Little Steven) And the river opens for the righteous (5 times) Someday I was walking with my brother And he wondered what's on my mind I said what I believe in my soul Ain't what I see with my eyes And we can't turn our backs this time I am a patriot And I love my country Because my country is all I know I want to be with my family The people who understand me I've got nowhere else to go And the river opens for the righteous And the river opens for the righteous And the river opens for the righteous Someday And I was talking with my sister She looked so fine I said, "Baby, what's on your mind?" She said, "I want to run like the lion Released from the cages Released from the rages Burning in my heart tonight" And I ain't no communist And I ain't no capitalist And I ain't no socialist And I ain't no imperialist And I ain't no democrat And I ain't no republican I only know one party And it is freedom I am, I am, I am I am a patriot And I love my country Because my county is all I know And the river opens for the righteous And the river opens for the righteous And the river opens for the righteous Someday And the river opens for the righteous... (c)1984 BLUE MIDNIGHT MUSIC (ASCAP) Recording by Little Steven https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHCAI7QEj9A
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16 Oct 98 - 02:26 PM (#41974) Subject: RE: Lyrics 4 From: Kirsten M Thanks so much! I'll pass those on... |
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19 Sep 99 - 08:50 PM (#115613) Subject: Lyrics/author of 'I Am A Patriot' From: Alisha I'm looking for a song that I *think* is titled "I Am A Patriot". I don't know who wrote the words and/or music, and I'm fuzzy on some of the lyrics, but the first verse and chorus are: "I was walking with my brother and he wondered what's on my mind I said what I believe in: my soul; ain't what I see with: my eyes And we can't turn our backs this time. I am a patriot, and I love my country Because my country is all I know I want to be with my family, the people who understand me I've got nowhere else to go." If anyone has any information about this, I would appreciate it! Thanks |
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21 Sep 99 - 02:34 PM (#116210) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Lyrics/author of 'I Am A Patriot' From: Kevin Wow, Alisha! what a great song...haven't thought about it for some time...That is from Little Steven. Yes, Miami Steve Van Zandt, who was Bruce Bedsprings guitarist for many years. It's on an album of his called "Voice of America", a hard rockin', beautifully crafted disc that is also a blast of impassioned outrage and hunger for justice. Go get it, it's great! "...and the river open for the righteous..." enjoy, kevin. |
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29 Sep 99 - 06:06 PM (#119038) Subject: 'I Am A Patriot'...Chords??? From: Alisha Kevin (or anyone else) Thanks so much, you were very helpful. I didn't even expect anyone to reply or know that song, so I didn't press my luck. But since you did respond...do you happen to know the chords for it? |
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30 Sep 99 - 09:53 AM (#119304) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Lyrics/author of 'I Am A Patriot' From: Mike Billo David Lindley also does this song on his newest CD "Twango, Bango". I've never heard the original by Little Steven, but Lindley's version is very powerful. |
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30 Sep 99 - 06:15 PM (#119522) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Lyrics/author of 'I Am A Patriot' From: Marki Another person who does an absolutely fabulous version of said song, is Jackson Browne. I forget the name of the cd that this song is on (I have it, but could hardly remember Mr. Brownes name, let alone the name of the cd!) The whole cd is pretty good -- it came out in the late '80's or early '90's (and yes, the lyrics are inside), so if you want to try his version. Mostly political type songs, but good, never-the-less. |
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07 Oct 99 - 09:18 PM (#121904) Subject: Chords for 'I Am a Patriot' From: Alisha Does anyone have the chords to "I Am a Patriot", by Little Steven? Thanks! |
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14 Jun 08 - 01:41 PM (#2365898) Subject: Lyr Add: I AM A PATRIOT (Steven Van Zandt) From: Genie I Am A Patriot I was walking with my brother and he wondered what's on my mind. I said what I believe in my soul ain't what I see with my eyes, And we can't turn our backs this time. I am a patriot, and I love my country Because my country is all I know. I want to be with my family, the people who understand me. I've got nowhere else to go. You can hear a long clip of Jackson Browne singing this song here: www.jacksonbrowne.com/discography/albums/5250.aspx Here are the full lyrics, with the chords (as posted in a couple places on line). I AM A PATRIOT (Steve Van Zandt) - (These are pretty much the original lyrics but slightly modified by Pearl Jam and/or Jackson Browne.) And the rivers shall open for the righteous (2x) And the rivers shall open for the righteous, someday I went wal(D)king,(G) with my br(D)other (G) And he wo(D)ndered, (G) oh, how I a(A)m, (G) Said "What I believe with my soul Ain't what I see with my eyes, And there's no turning back this time." "I am a p(D)atriot,(G) and I love my cou(D)ntry(G) Because my co(D)untry (A)is all I kn(G)ow. (A) I want to be with my family, People who understand me. I got no place else to go. "I am a patriot ... " I went walking with my sister (girlfriend). She looked so fine, I said "(Baby,) What's on your mind?" She said "I want to run like the lions Released from their cages, Released from the rages burning in my soul tonight." "I am a patriot ... " And I ain't no co(D)mmunist, (G)and I ain't no so(D)cialist (G) And I ain't no ca(D)pitalist, (G) and I ain't no imp(D)erialist (G) And I ain't no De(D)mocrat, (G)I ain't no Re(D)publican. (G) I only know one pa(D)rty, (G)and that is fre(D)edom,(G)I (D)am, I (G) am, I a(A)m, I am a patriot, and I love my country Because my country is all I know ... " And the ri(D)vers shall op(A)en for the righteous (2x) And the rivers shall open for the righteous, someday Someday, someday, someday... |
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30 Jun 22 - 03:08 AM (#4145930) Subject: ADD: I Am a Patriot (Little Steven Van Zandt) From: Joe Offer Here's my transcription from the Little Steven Van Zandt recording. I AM A PATRIOT (Little Steven Van Zandt) And the river opens for the righteous (5 times) Someday I was walking with my brother And he wondered what's on my mind I said what I believe in my soul Ain't what I see with my eyes And we can't turn our heads* this time I am a patriot And I love my country Because my country is all I know I want to be with my family The people who understand me I've got nowhere else to go I am a patriot.... And the river opens for the righteous And the river opens for the righteous And the river opens for the righteous Someday And I was talking with my sister She looked so fine I said, "Baby, what's on your mind?" She said, "I want to run like the lion Released from the cages Released from the rages Burning in my heart tonight" I am a patriot, and I love my country. Because my country is all I know. And I ain't no communist And I ain't no capitalist And I ain't no socialist And I sure ain't no imperialist And I ain't no democrat And I ain't no republican I only know one party And its name is freedom I am, I am, I am I am a patriot... And the river opens for the righteous And the river opens for the righteous And the river opens for the righteous And the river opens for the righteous... (c)1984 BLUE MIDNIGHT MUSIC (ASCAP) Recording by Little Steven Van Zandt https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHCAI7QEj9A Live 1984 performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nzguf7WBIM0 There is no indication that Little Steven is related to Townes Van Zandt. Jackson Browne recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTBjdvBN718 *Brown sings "backs." |