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Freedom Is For Children

This version of Freedom Is For Children was released by Grand Funk Railroad in 1972.

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I wrote the words of freedom,
I’ve even sung the song.
But freedom is for children,
‘Cause they don’t understand what’s wrong.

The children are so very lucky,
‘Cause they’re not old enough to know.
Not old enough to realize,
But they’ll find out as they grow.

The children are so very lucky,
But, on the other hand, who’s gonna’ save the land?
The children are so very lucky,
But man’s invention is gonna’ be the prevention of their life.

This song is nearly over,
And so’s the world and the day.
There’s something missin’,
But who will listen enough to do what it will take?

Freedom is for children. Why can’t it be for me?
Freedom is for children. Why can’t it be for me?

Freedom is for children. Why can’t it be for me?
Freedom is for children. Why can’t it be for me?
Freedom is for children. Why can’t it be for me?

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The lyrics for Freedom Is For Children are defined as the words making up the song released by Grand Funk Railroad in 1972. It also includes the verses and words used by the background chorus in the song. Like many hit songs, the lyrics to Freedom Is For Children have different meanings to different people. While it is clear in some of the lyrics what the artist is trying to really say, only Grand Funk Railroad and those working with them know all of the meanings behind all of the lyrics to their songs.

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