Ben Harper (born October 28, 1969) is an American singer and songwriter. A native of California, he grew up listening to blues, folk, soul, R&B, and reggae. Harper's blend of groove-laden funky soul and folky handcrafted acoustics helped him to gain cult status during the course of the 1990s and widespread attention toward the end of the decade. Harper combines elements of classic singer/songwriters, blues revivalists and jam bands and is embraced by critics and college kids alike. Harper's body of work sells consistently and he tours constantly, building a solid, dedicated fan base.
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People Lead Lyrics

Ben Harper

When the people lead
The leaders they will have to follow
And all their lies and their alibies
They will have to swallow
And its you that has the authority
For the one who is right
Is the majority
When the people lead
People take the lead
Children youve got to take your lead
Or you shall be led astray
So as long as someone else
Controls your history
The truth shall remain just a mystery
For you can lead a horse to the water
But you cannot make him drink
You can put a man through school
But you cannot make him think
When the people lead
People take the lead
Children youve got to take your lead
Or you shall be led astray
Watch them try to hide
This worlds imposition
But like disease that has come round from remission
When it seems
As if it has left your person
All the while it has only worsened
When the people lead
People take the lead
Children youve got to take your lead
Or you shall be led astray