brother i ve been walking further than any man has ever been i ve got these scars on my feet and i ve got these bruises on my chin people they all stare in wonder some may even laugh at me they don t know just what i m seeking and if they did they d disagree chorus let s don t blow our lives and don t stand still people of the world and people of the wheel move on and on and on down this road don t give up and don t give in someday yo we ll all be strong again but there s still miles to go sister let me tell you something please don t call us bravery if you understood my reasons you d be here to stand by me up ahead our course i see are cities that are brother that is where i m going and if you want you can join me still chorus if you need me i ll wait for you i know i will wait for you oh o o and when i am gone i am so lift up you life and don t stand still people of the world and people of the wheel move on down this road don t give up and don t give in someday yo we ll all be strong again but there s still miles so chorus