Funk of Freedom (Extended 2)

Extended Rhythmic Intro

(Brass and guitar riff)

UH! (Yeah!) Come on! (Get up!)

ONE! Hit me now! HAH!

Shake it, break it, let’s ignite

(Backing: Woah! Woah!)

Let it roll, let it flow tonight

Verse 1

Step in the spot with my head held high

Rhythm in my feet and fire in my eye

Ain’t nobody sleeping, wake up that soul

We bring the heat, bring the funk, make you whole

Pre-Chorus

Power to the people, feet on the ground

Fists in the air, spread that joy around

Uplift each other, don’t you wait

The groove is alive—yeah, feel that weight!

Rhythmic Intro

(Brass hits) Uh! YEAH! Get up—ONE!

(Chicken-scratch guitar) Huh!

Verse 2

Don't stand still, 'cause the time is now

Feel that rhythm lifting you off the ground

Brothers and sisters, we strong and proud

Light up the block, let 'em hear us loud

Pre-Chorus

Uh! Move your body, shake off the chains

Power in your step, let it run through your veins

Hands up high, we own this land

Every move we make is a sign: we STAND!

Chorus

Get on up, don't give up

This is the funk of freedom

Get on up, all together now

This is the funk of freedom

Post-Chorus

Hey! Get up! Say it! (Say it!)

Uh! Hey! Get up! Say it! (Say it!)

Bridge - Instrumental Break

(Drums and bass locked in, organ riffs, brass riffs)

Organ Solo

Shout Section / Call-and-Response

Say it loud! (I'm proud!)

Say it loud! (I'm proud!)

We rise up! (We rise up!)

We move strong! (We move strong!)

Say it loud! (I'm proud!)

Outro Bridge

Lock it in, uh! Right down low

Bass kicks heavy, let that rhythm grow

Clap your hands, stomp your feet

Everybody in line, feel that heat

Final Shout/Call-and-Response

Say it now! (Say it strong!)

Stand tall! (All night long!)

Alive and proud! (Alive and proud!)

Let the funk ring loud! (Ring loud!)

Closing Breakdown

Break it down now! Uh! (Yeah!)

Hit me, ONE! (Woo!)

Get up, get down, take it all the way round

UH! (YEAH!)

We the funk, keep on movin'

Peace! Hah!

Extended Closing Groove

Get up, move your soul (Move it now!)

Keep that fire under control (Let it roll!)

Step in, step out, own your name (Own it!)

All together, feel no shame (Feel no shame!)

Breakdown Call-and-Response

Can you feel it? (Yeah!)

Can you dig it? (Yeah!)

Brothers and sisters, (Alright!)

Funk in your system! (All night!)

Final Band Hit / Outro

Hit me, ONE! Hah! (ONE!)

Still movin’, can’t stop, don’t quit

Let’s go—stand tall, raise your fist

Peace, love, groove—this is it!

UH!

Bonus Breakdown

Keep that train rollin’ (Yeah!)

Don’t stop, can’t slow down (No way!)

Sweat drippin’, soul’s on fire

Push it further, take it higher

Funk Call (Call-and-Response)

Who got the funk? (We got the funk!)

Who got the groove? (We got the groove!)

Raise up your voice—get loose! (Get loose!)

Final Brass Hit

(Brass stabs, heavy drums)

HAH! (Woo!) Whoo!

Resolve Outro

Wave your flag, let it fly

Funk forever—never die

Drop it on ONE, let the world hear

We the revolution—let’s make it clear!