WATSON Who’s gonna stop the risin’ river? Who’ll stop the lies from being told? Who will fight for the people of Georgia? Who’s gonna swing for the hammer of Justice?
Who’s gonna be the last one standing? Who’ll keep the past from gettin’ sold? Who will stand with the people of Georgia? Who’s gonna swing the hammer of justice?
My children want to know! My children have been cryin’ For a savior who will rise within this land! My people want to know! They ask me, “where’s the man to take a stand, And raise his hand?” So!
CROWD Who!
WATSON Who’s gonna smite the smilin’ devils?
CROWD Who!
WATSON Who’s gonna cut the puppet’s string?
CROWD Who!
WATSON Who will restore this angel’s honor? Who’s gonna swing?
CROWD Gonna swing Gonna swing that hammer?
WATSON The hammer of justice!
(Leo is brought into the courtroom by GUARDS. Rosser joins him.) ROSSER Morning Leo. You look fine. LEO Do I? ROSSER Where’s your better half? LEO I wish I knew.
Who’s gonna fight the vile villain? Who will defy the gravest doubt? Who’s gonna stop the jew from killin’? Who’s gonna swing that hammer?
JUDGE ROAN All rise.
WATSON The people have a right, A right to be defended From the insults of the beasts who’ve raped and lied! But who will shine the light And give us back our dignity and pride?
JUDGE ROAN Bow your heads, please. I call upon the Lord to bless this Court proceeding, bless all those who are involved and keep us in your ways. Amen.