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A Place Called Africa Lyrics by Junior Byles

Beat Down Babylon: The Upsetter Years

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[Chorus]
There's a place called Africa far, far away (Hu-hu)
There's a place called Africa many miles away
Mom says, that's where we're from
And I know, she can't be wrong
Take me back to Africa
Mom, how did I get-a here?
How did I stray? (Hu-hu-hu-hu)
[Verse 1]
She said, "once upon a time, my son
They stowed us on a ship
We had to work and slave each day
The boss, he took our pay"
But, a brighter sun has dawned today
They can't stop us, come what may
A time shall come for you and I
She bowed her head and cried (Hu-hu)
Mama, please don't cry
[Chorus]
There's a place called Africa far, far away (Hu-hu)
There's a place called Africa many miles away
A brighter sun has dawned today
They can't stop us, come what may
A time shall come for you and I
She bowed her head and cried (Hu-hu)
Mom, please don't cry
[Outro]
There's a place called Africa far, far away
There's a place called Africa many miles away
Credits
Junior Byles

Junior Byles

About “A Place Called Africa” by Junior Byles

Read the complete lyrics to "A Place Called Africa" by Junior Byles from the album "Beat Down Babylon: The Upsetter Years". On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Rock, Jamaica, Roots Reggae.

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"A Place Called Africa" appears on "Beat Down Babylon: The Upsetter Years".

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