[Verse 1]
When the river of rebellion overflows
I'll be there
When the seed of discontent plants and grows
I'll be there
Watching for the sun through the dark and rainy storm
Searching for the keys to the dungeons old and worn
Let me tell you, I'll be there

[Verse 2]
When the shadow of the tyrant falls and sweeps across the land
And when men would steal from others with a paper in their hand
When people search for answers and the answers never come
When their troubles would be over
If they thought and fought as one
Oh let me tell you, I'll be there

[Bridge]
The whispering of yesterday has grown into a roar
The wind of freedom's blowing out of every distant shore
Oh when the time is ready and the call is loud and clear
Let me tell you, I'll be there

[Verse 4]
When the thunder of oppression roars and crackles
I'll be there
And when those who would be free are wearing shackles
I'll be there
For the day is gonna come when they'll throw away their chains
Lift their heads and raise their arms for the struggle that remains
And let me tell you, I'll be there
[Bridge]
The whispering of yesterday has grown into a roar
The wind of freedom's blowing out of every distant shore
Oh when the time is ready and the call is loud and clear
Let me tell you, I'll be there

[Verse 6]
When the thunder of oppression roars and crackles
I'll be there
And when those who would be free are wearing shackles
I'll be there
For the day is gonna come when they'll throw away their chains
Lift their heads and raise their arms for the struggle that remains
And let me tell you
So let me tell you
Let me tell you
Let me tell you, I'll be there