Rosa Sat (single)

by Amy Dixon-Kolar

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Written and performed by Amy Dixon-Kolar (c) 2008 Asharta Music/ASCAP. This award-winning singlewas written a few days after November 4, 2008 and was inspired by the quote used as the chorus and the celebrations and photos of this historic day. Rosa Sat has been scored for choruses, and is being sung all over the world.

"Rosa sat, so Martin could walk
Martin walked so Barack could run
Barack ran so all our children could fly"

Where did this quote come from? Check out these links:
benbrown.com/says/2008/10/28/r...
www.papermag.com/blogs/2009/01...
answers.yahoo.com/question/ind...

lyrics

Chorus:
Rosa sat, so Martin could walk
Martin walked, so Barack could run
Barack ran, he ran and he won
So that all our children could fly

Thousands of people that November night
All of us here who had fought the long fight
Knowing as one we're creating a new nation
Join together in celebration!

Chorus

Mother and daughter listening to the news
Momma breaks down crying, little girl is confused
Honey we worked so hard to get to this place
Daughter puts a loving hand on Momma's face

Chorus

Mr. Obama all eyes turn to you
Share with the country what you're gonna do
Wars and foreclosures surround us this year
But yes we can rise above our fears

Chorus (2x)

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released April 23, 2020
Written and performed by Amy Dixon-Kolar (c) 2008 Asharta Music/ASCAP.
Recorded December, 2008 by John Abbey, New Soup Studio, Chicago, IL

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Amy Dixon-Kolar Chicago, Illinois

Chicago singer-songwriter Amy Dixon-Kolar incorporates Celtic, traditional, blues and folk influences into her contemporary acoustic style. Recognized enthusiastically by reviewers, listeners and organizations globally, her honest lyrics, distinctive vocals and fluid guitar stylings come together in a fresh expressive mix. Amy is a performer, teacher, social activist, ASL interpreter and mother. ... more

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