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Artist/Band: Phil Ochs
Lyrics for Song: Power And Glory
Lyrics for Album: Other Songs - Phil Ochs



POWER AND GLORY

Come and take a walk with me thru this green and growing land

Walk thru the meadows and the mountains and the sand

Walk thru the valleys and the rivers and the plains

Walk thru the sun and walk thru the rain

This is a land full of power and glory

Beauty that words cannot recall

Oh her power shall rest on the strength of her freedom



Her glory shall rest on us all

From Colorado, Kansas, and the Carolinas too

Virginia and Alaska, from the old to the new

Texas and Ohio and the California shore

Tell me, who could ask for more

Yet she's only as rich as the poorest of her poor

Only as free as the padlocked prison door

Only as strong as our love for this land

Only as tall as we stand


Power And Glory

Phil Ochs remains a defining voice of the American folk protest movement, known for blending sharp social commentary with traditional acoustic instrumentation. His discography reflects a deep engagement with political themes, often capturing the turbulence of the mid-twentieth century. Power And Glory stands as a testament to his ability to distill complex historical narratives into accessible, emotionally resonant songwriting. The track exemplifies the earnest delivery and lyrical precision that characterized his recordings during this era. While Ochs explored various musical styles throughout his career, his work consistently prioritized message and melody, securing his legacy as a pivotal figure in folk music history. This recording offers listeners a direct connection to the artistic vision that made him a beloved performer among fans of the genre.


Album Lyrics: Other Songs - Phil Ochs


Phil Ochs
"Other Songs - Phil Ochs"


1. Another Age
2. Bach, Beethoven, Mozart & Me
3. Ballad Of Oxford (Jimmy Meredith)
4. Boy In Ohio
5. Bullets Of Mexico
6. Cannons Of Christianity
7. City Boy
8. Colored Town
9. Do What I Have To Do
10. Doesn't Lenny Live Here Anymore
11. Here's To The State Of Richard Nixon (Live)
12. I Should Have Known Better
13. I'll Be There
14. I'm Tired
15. If I Knew
16. Mona Lisa
17. My Kingdom For A Car
18. No Christmas In Kentucky
19. One Way Ticket Home
20. Power And Glory
21. Ten Cents A Coup
22. That Was The President
23. The Marines Have Landed On The Shores Of Santo Domingo
24. There But For
25. What Are You Fighting For
26. What's That I Hear
27. White Boots Marching In A Yellow Land
28. Ballad Of Medgar Evers
29. On My Way