Dark Proud Bird
By: Ivan Thompson
Genres
Description
Tribute song written for the Tuskegee Airmen
Lyrics
Dark Proud Bird 16 Jul 2010 A dark day in a harbor far away A sleeping nation rises to its feet A World at war again Seems history did repeat Again the last to hear their nation’s call These dashing men, proud, brave and bright Two wars to fight and win Fighting to get fight Chorus Dark proud bird Where did you come from? Can a black bird fly? Whoever heard of an eagle, with a red tail Dark fierce bird Where did you come from? Can a black bird fly? Whoever heard of an eagle, with a red tail Bound by color here upon the ground They soar with eagles wings up in the air No enemy could stand The most feared anywhere Their courage met with no applause at home Their victories escaped our history Now aging legends speak And preserve the memories CHORUS The lonely eagles now a mighty throng Their legacy a summons to us all We can do more, we will do more We’ll answer the call We’ll answer the call We must show honor to those that remain Old warriors that paved the way Our own rare treasuries Their vict’ries we’ll replay CHORUS