Brown baby Brown baby As you grow up I want you to drink from the plenty cup I want you to stand up Tall and proud I want you to speak up Speak up clear and cloud
Brown baby Brown baby As years roll by Walk with your head held high I want you to live by Live by the justice code I want you to walk down Walk down the freedom road
Brown baby Brown baby Now baby Lie away Lie away sleeping Lie away here in my arms While your mommy and daddy protect you And keep you save from harm
Brown baby Brown baby It makes me so glad That you will have things I’ve never had When out of men’s hearts All the hate is hurled You’re gonna live You’re gonna live in a better world
Brown baby Mmammamama Brown baby Mmammamama Sweet thing Lie away sleeping