Free Country

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To many, freedom is an attitude: we are as free as we decide to be. And no matter what restrictions corporations, organisations or other non-living entities conspire to put upon living men and women we are always free to choose. Even if it sometimes seems like the only choice left is to face each challenge with courage and love in our hearts. That is freedom, and this is a free country. NB. Banjo by Hamish Davidson (from Australia's premier bluegrass act, The Davidson Brothers).

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Free Country by Ben Mitchell © 2022

I don’t know what you do
But I try and stay true
To who I am and where I come from

It’s not always easy
To see the forest for the trees
But still we get up and carry on

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I don’t know where you live
But I hope you’re just like me
Living in free country

You don’t have to wear a mask
You don’t have to get a shot
You don’t have to be anything you’re not

You don’t have to be afraid
You don’t have to be dismayed
You don’t have to give your name on the spot

CHORUS

When I grew up they talked a lot about those convict ships
How we’re all supposed to come from crime and hardship
But that’s not the whole truth I came to inner stand
We just as much come from the people on this land

CHORUS

There’s room for us all you know
And we don’t have to fight
Not anymore

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from Free Country, released September 21, 2022
Banjo by Hamish Davidson (from Australia's premier bluegrass act, The Davidson Brothers).

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Ben Mitchell Byron Bay, Australia

Thanks for dropping by. Ben Mitchell is my name, writing songs, singing and playing is my game. Country, blues, alt-country, folk, Australiana, and indie pop. My NEW album, 'Free Country' is out NOW. Maybe it's time for a new genre 'Australiana Americana'? ... more

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