I'll Be There Lyrics - Phil Ochs

When the river of rebellion overflows, I'll be there 

When the seed of discontent plants and grows, I'll be there 

Watching for the sun through the dark and rainy storm 

Searching for the keys to the dungeons old and worn 

Let me tell you, I'll be there 

When the shadow of the tyrant falls and sweeps across the land 

When men would steal from others with paper in their hand 

When people search for answers and the answers never come 

When their troubles would be over if they thought and fought as one 

Let me tell you, I'll be there 

Whispering of yesterday has grown into a roar 

Winds of freedom blowing out of every distant shore 

When the time is ready and the call is loud and clear 

Let me tell you, I'll be there 

When the thunder of opression roars and crackles, I'll be there 

When those who would be free are wearing shackles, I'll be there 

For the day is gonna come when they'll throw away their chains 

Lift their heads and raise their arms for the struggle that remains 

And let me tell you, I'll be there 

Whispering of yesterday has turned into a roar 

Winds of freedom blowing out of every distant shore 

When the time is ready and the call is loud and clear 

Let me tell you, I'll be there 

When the thunder of opression roars and crackles, I'll be there 

When those who would be free are wearing shackles, I'll be there 

For the day is gonna come when they'll throw away their chains 

Lift their heads and raise their arms for the struggle that remains 

And let me tell you 

Let me tell you 

Let me tell you 

Let me tell you, I'll be there