Lyrics

WHO WILL TAKE MY PLACE?

Verse One:
If they shoot me down to shut me down
Who will take my place?
If they bring an army into this town
Who will take my place?
If they rule this land and silence me
When I’m laid out with injury
When my words won’t matter anymore
Who will take my place?

Verse Two
Revolution you are not my hope
Who will take my place?
There are flowers painted on these stones
Who will take my place?
When the silence of oppression dies
Overheard beyond the battle cries
Are the words of final compromise
Who will take my place?

Verse Three:
When the dogs of war are on the land
Who will take my place?
When you forfeit life to take a stand
Who will take my place?
When the dreamers fear the simplest thoughts
When the bloodshed takes all that you’ve got
When this world’s an empty creaking floor
Who will take my place?

Repeat
If they rule this land and silence me
When I’m laid out with injury
When my words won’t matter anymore
Who will take my place?
Who will take my place?


About the song: “Who Will Take My Place,” from the album, “A Voice for Freedom,” is often sung at the conclusion of Ann’s KIA/POW/MIA Ceremony.

Artist Notes: This song asks the burning question, "Who Will Take My Place?" as we watch those who have served in harm's way succumb to injury, death, or slip away and as we see many of our traditional services such as farming, certain crafts, small specialty shops, and many other valued service traditions lose ground in our nation. We pray for restoration.

Composed by Dan Frechette, Agnes Music, All rights reserved.