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Wasn’t That a Time Lyrics by Peter, Paul and Mary

Songs of Conscience & Concern

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[Verse 1]
Our fathers bled at Valley Forge
The snow was red with blood
Their faith was worn at Valley Forge
Their faith was brotherhood

[Chorus]
Wasn't that a time?
Wasn't that a time?
A time to try the soul of men
Wasn't that a terrible time?

[Verse 2]
Brave men who fought at Gettysburg
Now lie in soldiers' graves
But there they stemmed the rebel tide
And there their faith was saved

[Chorus]
Wasn't that a time?
Wasn't that a time?
A time to try the soul of men
Wasn't that a terrible time?

[Verse 3]
The wars are long, the peace is frail
The madmen come again
There is no freedom in a land
Where fear and hate prevail

[Chorus]
Isn't this a time?
Isn't this a time?
A time to try the soul of men
Isn't this a terrible time?

[Verse 1]
Our fathers bled at Valley Forge
The snow was red with blood
Their faith was worn at Valley Forge
Their faith was brotherhood

[Chorus]
Wasn't that a time?
Wasn't that a time?
A time to try the soul of men
Wasn't that a terrible time?

About “Wasn’t That a Time” by Peter, Paul and Mary

Read the complete lyrics to "Wasn’t That a Time" by Peter, Paul and Mary from the album "Songs of Conscience & Concern". 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 Pop, Cover, Protest Songs.

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"Wasn’t That a Time" appears on "Songs of Conscience & Concern".

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