I've searched the open sky
To find a reason why, oh Lord, why Lord
The color of my skin is said to be an awful sin
Oh Lord, why Lord
No, I cannot understand
No, I'll never, never understand
Oh Lord, why Lord
I've got to live and live and give much more than I can give
Oh Lord, why Lord
Oh Lord, why Lord
In this world you made so sacred
I only find problems and hatred
Oh Lord, why Lord
I just can't seem to find a place
My every move is so insane
Oh Lord, why Lord
Why this long and bitter stride
Must go on for equal ride
Why can't there be some harmony
Instead of constant agony
I just can't help but cry
But the tears won't stay inside
Oh Lord, why Lord
I feel the weight of their everlasting hate
Yet I still live with hope and faith
Oh Lord, why Lord
I wait to change
But nothing ever seems to change
Oh Lord, why Lord
I ask no special kindness
I ask not for a crown
I only ask for some justice, Lord
To restore what's right from wrong
So now you've earned my sadness
And a story and a song
Oh Lord, why Lord
Oh Lord, why Lord