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Mavis Staples - We'll Never Turn Back Eyes On The Prize

Contributors

  • ISRC:USEP40701102
  • Recorded:2007 Sound City - Van Nuys, CA
  •  ©2007 Anti Inc.
  • Background Vocals:Ladysmith Black Mambazo
  • Background Vocals:Charles Neblett
  • Vocals:Mavis Staples
  • Percussion:Joachim Cooder
  • Guitar, Mandolin:Ry Cooder
  • Bass, Piano:Mike Elizondo
  • Background Vocals:Betty Fikes
  • Background Vocals:Rutha Harris
  • Drums:Jim Keltner

Lyrics

Paul and Silas, bound in jail
Had no money for to go their bail
Keep your eyes on the prize, hold on
Hold on, (hold on), hold on, (hold on)
Keep your eyes on the prize, hold on!
Hold on, (hold on), hold on, (hold on)
Keep your eyes on the prize, hold on!

Paul and Silas began to shout
Doors popped open, and they walked out
Keep your eyes on the prize, hold on
Hold on, (hold on), hold on, (hold on)
Keep your eyes on the prize, hold on!

Well, the only chains that we can stand
Are the chains of hand in hand
Keep your eyes on the prize, hold on
Got my hand on the freedom plow
Wouldn't take nothing for my journey now
Keeping your eyes on the prize, hold on!
Hold on, (hold on), hold on, (hold on)
Keep your eyes on the prize, hold on!
Hold on, (hold on), hold on, (hold on)
Keep your Eyes on the Prize, hold on!

Hold on, (hold on), hold on, (hold on)
Keep your eyes on the prize, hold on!
Hold on, (hold on), hold on, (hold on)
Keep your eyes on the prize, hold on!

(Hold on, hold on, hold on, hold on)
(Hold on, hold on, hold on, hold on)
(Hold on, hold on, hold on, hold on)