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Abraham

from Missing Anchor by Simeon Peebler

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Inspired by the president who kept the United States together during its most difficult hours.

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A tall young man went down to New Orleans
He saw slaves living and suffering
Walked back north along the Mississipi
He knew, they should all be free

It’s up to you, Abraham
It’s up to you, Abraham

By canoe, wagon, by train and by foot
Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Illinois routes he took
This man taught himself almost everything
Read a thousand books, he was self-made

It’s up to you, Abraham
It’s up to you, Abraham

With brave words and bold ideas,
He become president of our people
With courage to believe all are created equal
With an unwavering will to preserve the union,
No matter what, at any cost,
He wouldn't let things fall apart

Thank you Abraham
Thank you Abraham

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A shot rang out, days after the war was done
...Abraham Lincoln's life taken by a gun
But he had already proclaimed for the world to see
"ALL PERSONS HELD AS SLAVES...SHALL BE FREE"

Thank you Abraham
Thank you Abraham

credits

from Missing Anchor, released October 22, 2012
Lyrics, lead vocals, organ and acoustic guitar by Simeon Peebler. Cello by David Keller. Drums by Andrew Sole. Bass and electric guitar by Christopher Elam. Backing vocals by Shelley Miller. Engineered by Rick Riggs. Mastered by Carl Saff.

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Songwriter Simeon "Simon" Peebler lives in Chicago and he won't stop writing songs.

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