You Were There

<br>(tribute to sammy davis jr.)<br><br><br><br>You were there, before we came.<br><br>You took the hurt, you took the shame.<br><br>They built the walls to block your way.<br><br>You beat them down.<br><br>You won the day.<br><br>It wasnt right, it wasnt fair.<br><br>You taught them all.<br><br>You made them care.<br><br>Yes, you were there, and thanks to you<br><br>Theres now a door we all walk through.<br><br>And we are here, for all to see --<br><br>To be the best that we can be.<br><br>Yes, I am here....<br><br>Because you were there.