Long, long ago, the journey began.
         Long, long ago, Black men took a stand.  We were joined
         together with a common mission from the start.

We are chained together at the heart.
        Not even death or life can pull us apart.
       There is a mighty crossing, which has been planned
       from the start.

The Atlantic Ocean, the Pacific Ocean, and the mighty seas
      cannot stop us from putting our hearts at peace.
      There is a mighty crossing, which has been planned
      from the start.

Exodus is, the going out of a people,
        who were held captive in Babylon
        four hundred years.  Wipe your face and dry your
        tears. There is a mighty crossing, which has been
        planned from the start.

Oh broken hearts and weeping eyes,
        dry your eyes and have no fear.
       Your deliverance is near.
       There is a mighty crossing, which has been planned
        from the start.

Light your eyes with sparks of joy.
        The visions, which your ancestors held dear, are going
        to appear.  There is a mighty crossing, which has
        been planned from the start.

Poet: Muhammad Shabazz