Bobby Darin sings the Simple Song Of Freedom

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Peace. War. Protests. Pro-active.
This video is dedicated to Doug (Likekinds) who exemplifies the committed and involved person! At the end of each video he makes, the word "PEACE" consistently appears.
This is also in appreciation for all the support ,help and friendship he has shared over the past year. Thanks, Doug!
"Sing a song of Freedom" was written by Bobby Darin in 1969 and recorded by Tim Hardin, who had his top hit with it. (Note: Tim Hardin wrote in 1966 "If I were a carpenter" which was recorded by Darin for one of his greatest hits).
This is a 60s anti-war protest song. Interspersed throughout the video are shots of various events or figures who make the theme of war a contemporary and ever continuing fact of our world. Perhaps the rallies are fewer and the fervor that accompanied the 60s is a bit muted in comparison, but there are many, many people who express the same ideals today.
The lyrics are simple but included nonetheless.

A You Tuber named Lydie (LifeisGoodLydie) translated the lyrics into French for friends of hers. I'm including that here. Merci, Lydie!
Venez et chantez une chanson simple de liberté
Chantez-la comme vous n'avez jamais chanté auparavant
Laissez-la remplir l'air
Dites aux gens partout
Nous, les gens d'ici, ne voulons pas de guerre

Hé là, monsieur Black Man pouvez-vous m'entendre ?
Je ne veux pas de vos diamants ou de votre jeu
Je veux vraiment être reconnu (par vous) pour qui je suis
et je parierai ma vie que vous voulez la même chose

Venez et chantez une chanson simple de liberté
Chantez-la comme vous n'avez jamais chanté auparavant
Laissez-la remplir l'air
Dites aux gens partout
Nous, les gens d'ici, ne voulons pas de guerre


Sept cent millions sont recrutés
La plupart de ce que vous lisez, la plupart de ce que vous lisez, est fait de mensonges
Mais qu'en on parle en tête à tête,
le soleil n'est-il pas fait pour qu'on puisse tous
Le trouver au matin quand on se lève ?

Venez et chantez une chanson simple de liberté
Chantez-la comme vous n'avez jamais chanté auparavant
Laissez-la remplir l'air
Dites aux gens partout
Nous, les gens d' ici, ne voulons pas de guerre