I've searched the open skyTo find a reason why, oh Lord, why LordThe color of my skin is said to be an awful sinOh Lord, why LordNo, I cannot understandNo, I'll never, never understandOh Lord, why LordI've got to live and live and give much more than I can giveOh Lord, why LordOh Lord, why LordIn this world you made so sacredI only find problems and hatredOh Lord, why LordI just can't seem to find a placeMy every move is so insaneOh Lord, why LordWhy this long and bitter strideMust go on for equal rideWhy can't there be some harmonyInstead of constant agonyI just can't help but cryBut the tears won't stay insideOh Lord, why LordI feel the weight of their everlasting hateYet I still live with hope and faithOh Lord, why LordI wait to changeBut nothing ever seems to changeOh Lord, why LordI ask no special kindnessI ask not for a crownI only ask for some justice, LordTo restore what's right from wrongSo now you've earned my sadnessAnd a story and a songOh Lord, why LordOh Lord, why Lord