BEN HERPER - "Oppression" Tablature

OPRESSION Ben Harper


OPRESSION You prey on us when we sleep
OPRESSION You chase after the tired, the poor, the weak
OPRESSION You know you mean only harm
OPRESSION You reach out with your long arm, but…

(chorus)
OPRESSION I won't let you near me
OPRESSION You shall learn to fear me

OPRESSION You seek population control
OPRESSION To divide and to conquer is your goal
OPRESSION I swear that hatred is your home
OPRESSION You just won't leave bad enough alone, but…

(chorus)

OPRESSION I don't see how you sleep
OPRESSION For your bleeding conscience I weep
OPRESSION You may have the dollar on your side
OPRESSION From the gospel truth you cannot hide, and…

(chorus 2X)



(intro)
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(main)
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(chorus)
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