Curtis Mayfield Freddie's Dead (1972) Lyrics

Freddie's dead. That's what I said
Let the man rap a plan Said he'd see him home
But his hope was a rope and he should've known

It's hard to understand that there's love in this man
I'm sure all would agree that his misery
was his woman and things
Now Freddie's dead That's what I said

Everybody's misused him ripped him up and abused him
Another junkie plan pushin' dope for the man
A terrible blow but that's how it goes
A Freddie's on the corner now If you wanna be a junkie, wow
Remember Freddie's dead

We're all built up with progress But sometimes I must confess
We can deal with rockets and dreams but reality, what does it mean
Ain't nothing said 'cause Freddie's dead

Freddie's dead

All I want is some peace of mind with a little love I'm trying to find
This could be such a beautiful world with a wonderful girl
Why I need a woman child; Don't wanna be like Freddie now 'cause Freddie's dead

If you don't try you're gonna die

Why can't we brothers protect one another
No one's serious and it makes me furious
Don't be misled just think of Fred

Everybody's misused him ripped him up and abused him
Another junkie plan pushin' dope for the man
A Freddie's on the corner now If you wanna be a junkie, why
Remember Freddie's dead
Freddie's dead

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