Chuck Mangione & Don Potter
Chuck Mangione
Chuck Mangione
Chuck Mangione
Chuck Mangione
Chuck Mangione
Chuck Mangione
Chuck Mangione
Chuck Mangione
Chuck Mangione & Don Potter
Chuck Mangione
Chuck Mangione
Chuck Mangione & Don Potter
Children of Sanchez begins with the lyrics listed, which last for roughly three and a half minutes before beginning a long instrumental interlude. This is a rather typical Latin jazz song, with many fast high notes and generally upbeat. At the end, the lyrics begin again to finish the song.
[Verse 1]
Without dreams of hope and pride a man will die
Though his flesh still moves, his heart sleeps in the grave
And without land, man never dreams 'cause he's not free
All men need a place to live with dignity
[Verse 2]
Take the crumbs from starving soldiers, they won't die
Lord said, "Not by bread alone does man survive"
Take the food from hungry children, they won't cry
Food alone won't ease the hunger in their eyes
[Bridge]
Every child belongs to mankind's family
Children are the fruit of all humanity
Let them feel the love of all the human race
Touch them with the warmth, the strength of that embrace
[Verse 3]
Give me love and understanding and I will thrive
As my children grow, my dreams come alive
And those who hear the cries of children, God will bless
I will always hear the children of Sánchez
[Instrumental]
[Verse 1]
Without dreams of hope and pride a man will die
Though his flesh still moves, his heart sleeps in the grave
Without land, a man never dreams 'cause he's not free
All men need a place to live with dignity
[Verse 2]
Take the crumbs from starving soldiers, they won't die
Lord said, "Not by bread alone does man survive"
Take the food from hungry children, they won't cry
Food alone won't ease the hunger in their eyes
[Bridge]
Every child belongs to mankind's family
Children are the fruit of all humanity
Let them feel the love of all the human race
Touch them with the warmth, the strength of that embrace
[Verse 3]
Give me love, understanding, I will thrive
As my children grow, my dreams come alive
Those who hear the cries of children, God will bless (Oh, yes He will)
I will always hear the children of Sánchez
Children of Sanchez (Overture) was written by Chuck Mangione.
Children of Sanchez (Overture) was produced by Chuck Mangione.