Well, I'm an Uncle Tom, Lord
That's what the people say
But I ain't no Uncle Tom
I'm just a little afraid

Oh, help me, Lord, to stand up
And be a man
And I'll fight segregation
As long as I can

Well, what about my job, Lord
Lord, what shall I do
You know if I join that line, Lord
You know that I am through

Oh, help me, Lord, to stand up
And be a man
And I'll fight segregation
As long as I can

Well, what about my house, Lord
All these notes that I have
You know I want my house, Lord
And that ain't no lie

Oh, help me, Lord, to stand up
And be a man
And I'll fight segregation
As long as I can