Who Am I? (Live)

Who Am I? - John Owen-Jones

He thought that man was me

Without a second glance

That stranger he has found

This man could be my chance

Why should I save his hide

Why should I right this wrong

When I have come so far

And struggled for so long

If I speak I am condemned

If I stay silent I am damned

I am the master of hundreds of workers

They all look to me

Can I abandon them how they live

If I am not free

If I speak they are condemned

If I stay silent I am damned

Who am I

Can I condemn this man to slavery

Pretend I do not feel his agony

This innocent who bears my face

Go to judgement in my place

Who am I

Can I conceal myself for evermore

Pretend I'm not the man I was before

And must my name until I die

Be no more than an alibi

Must I lie

How can I ever face my fellow man

How can I ever face myself again

My soul belongs to God I know

I made that bargain long ago

He gave me hope when hope was gone

He gave me strength to journey on

Who am I

Who am I

I am Jean Valjean

And so Javert you see it's true

This man bears no more guilt than you

Who am I

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