Ancient philosophy Says be the change you want to see It starts inside with you and me You can thank me later! As anyone can see Fools forget their history In revolution, you and me We can break the chains The power of the people Is greater than the people in power Say, the power of the people Is greater than the people in power This cabal of crooks and thieves Line their pockets easily They walk away from justice As long as we are silent And our complicity Caused by our complacency We're never rid of tyrants A state of wilful blindness The power of the people Is greater than the people in power Say, the power of the people Is greater than the people in power I had a dream about the future The old world came to an end But it was only a new beginning People power had made a stand Together we can, can make a stand, my friends Sing it Together we can, can make a stand, my friends The power of the people