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Freedom


"Freedom" from the musical Shenandoah

Shenandoah is a musical that was composed during 1974 Music by Gary Geld, lyrics by Peter Udell,

Book by Udell, Philip Rose, and James Lee Barrett.

The musical is based on Barrett's original screenplay for the 1965 film Shenandoah.

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Freedom ain't a state like Maine or Virginia

Freedom ain't across some county line

Freedom is a flame that burns within ya

Freedom's in the state of mind

(Chorus)

Freedom, freedom,

Freedom, freedom

Freedom is a flame that burns within ya

Freedom's in the state of mind

Freedom ain't a boat

that's leaving without ya

Freedom ain't a place ya float to find

Freedom's in the how ya think about ya

Freedom's in the state of mind

(Chorus)

You can't get to freedom by riding on a train

The only way to freedom is right on through your brain

Freedom is a notion sweeping the nation

Freedom is the right of all mankind

Freedom is a body's imagination

Freedom is a state of mind

Freedom, freedom

Freedom, freedom

Freedom is a notion sweeping the nation

Freedom is a body's imagination

Freedom is a full-time occupation

Freedom's in the state of mind

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