Verse 1

People came to call for freedom
An end to chains and silenced voices
In their thousands filled the square
deep felt longings, hopes to share

Chorus

One man stood there all alone
And told the tanks to go
'He said their hearts were made of stone
Such cruelty to show

They sang together, peaceful, gentle
"Banners raised and voices chanting
Candles lit with living flame
Courage worth eternal fame

But warriors came, armed and deadly
This cry for freedom to destroy
The old men feared the loss of power
And brought about this fateful hour

So tanks rolled in to crush the protest
Were met by one man all alone
He stood before them open handed
Many lives soon to be ended