Mason Proffit - Were you there?

I just finished reading a biograpahy on John Michael Talbot that was on the bookshelf of our adoration chapel. John Michael Talbot visited Los Alamos last spring to give a three day retreat during Lent. I have to say he was one of the best guitar players I have ever heard. Prior to becoming a monk he and His brother Terry led a band in the late sixties and early seventies named Mason Proffit. I searched a little on YouTube and I found this great song. I decided to write the lyrics down in order to encourage jamming to Mason Proffit. A special thanks goes out to Vinnie for making the chords happen.

Mason Profit - Were you there?

Em               A
You said something should be done
C          D                Em
The way your slaves were shot and hung
              A
You said all men should be free...
C       D             Em
Were you there at wounded knee?
                  A
You were living in '42
C            D              Em
You cried when Hitler killed the Jews
                           A
You said that no race should have to die
C       D         Em
Were you there as they lie

G       D           Em           C
Were you there when they called my country down?
G        D           Em                 C
Did you see her when she finally hit the ground?
Am                      D
Could you feel the tears she shed?
C       D              Em
Were you there when Jesus bled?

Em                          A
Come all of you it's time to take a stand
C         D                 Em
You have salvation in your hand
                    A
We you need your words, we need your minds
C          D                   Em
We need you straight not stoned and blind

G       D           Em                  C
Were you there when we walked across the land?
G        D         Em          C
Was that you with the rifle in your hand?
Am                        D
Don't try to run, don't try to hide
C        D               Em
Were you there when freedom died?

G        D          Em           C
Were you there when they called my country down?
G        D           Em                   C
Did you see her when she finally hit the ground?
Am                       D
Could you feel the tears she shed?
C       D             Em
Were you there when Jesus bled?
C       D              Em
Were you there to count the dead?
C       D
Were you there...