Cover art for Eyes on the Prize by Mavis Staples

Eyes on the Prize

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Apr. 24, 20071 viewer

Eyes on the Prize Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Paul and Silas, bound in jail
Had no money for to go their bail

Keep your eyes on the prize, hold on

[Hook x2]
Hold on
(hold on)
Hold on
(hold on)
Keep your eyes on the prize, hold on

[Verse 2]
Paul and Silas began to shout
Doors popped open, and all walked out

Keep your eyes on the prize, hold on

[Hook]

[Verse 3]
Well, the only chains we can stand
Are the chains of hand in hand

Keep your eyes on the prize, hold on

Got my hand on the freedom plow
Wouldn't take nothing for my journey now
Keep your eyes on the prize, hold on!
[Hook x2]

Hold on
(hold on)
Hold on
(hold on)
Keep your eyes on the prize, darling

[Interlude]

[Hook x2]

[Outro]
Hold on (yeah)
Hold on
Hold on
Hold on

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Release Date
April 24, 2007
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