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 * Revolution by the Beatles**

You say you want a revolution Well you know We'd all want to change the world You tell me that it's evolution Well you know We'd all want to change the world But when you talk about destruction Don't you know that you can count me out Don't you know it's gonna be alright

You say you got a real solution Well you know We'd all want to see the plan You ask me for a contribution Well you know We're all doing what we can But if you want money for people with minds that hate All I can tell you is brother you'll have to wait Don't you know it's gonna be alright

You say you'll change the constitution Well you know We'd all love to change your head You tell me it's the institution Well you know You better free your mind instead But if you go carrying pictures of Chairman Mao You ain't going to make it with anyone anyhow Don't you know know it's gonna be alright Alright

I chose this song because it is fairly familiar to most people, but not many really understand why the song was written and what it is about. This is a great example of how music was used as a type of non-violent protesting. This song's message is that there are other ways to fight and that there is always a better, more peaceful way to do something. This song protests the United States' involvement in the Vietnam War as well as the war altogether. This song is not only expressing someone's opinion, but it is also encouraging others to stand up against the war. A young person that is thinking about being involved in the war might stop to think about their choices after listening to this song. Also, it could have changed the opinions of many Americans and their views on the United States' involvement in the wa r.

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