Key: C
Introduction:
C Am
because it was sacred, because it was home
C F2 G/C
because these were feelings, from so long ago
C Am
they listened to the spirits, that came up strong
C G/C C
they all pulled together, to sing their song
Am
this is how they did it, spears by their side
C F2 G/C
they stood on the mountain, for their land rights
C Am
all the people noticed, the movement took flight
G C
they said this is our home, these are our rights
G C
this is our home, these are our rights
Am
country it was taken, land dug up
C F2 G/C
families were broken, spirits were crushed
C Am
the language that was silenced, is now free to be passed
C G/C C
the cup that was empty, is slowly filling up
Am
so we can pull together, show our children it is time
G C
you see, this is our home, these are our rights
G C
this is our home, there are our rights
G C
this is our home, there are our rights