This song opens with an orchestral theme from the soundtrack of The Big Country, a Western by Jerome Moross. It was written by Richie Havens, a singer-songwriter and guitarist from Brooklyn.
[Instrumental Intro 00:00-00:55]
[Verse 1]
Step out in the night when you're lonely
Listening for the sounds that your ears don't hear
I know your cross is heavier with every step, every step
But I know a man and he'd walk miles for you
[Pre-Chorus]
Stop, you stay where you are
Take a look at yourself
Take a good look at yourself
[Chorus]
Can't tell your mama
She'd only tell ya that she told you so
The life you're leading
She won't believe the riches of life we all know
[Verse 2]
Dawn turns to day and the dawning
Daytime, nighttime, and we still can't see
Why must we wait until the morning light?
To wake up and be, wake up and be
Wake up and be, wake up and be
Wake up and be
[Instrumental Break 02:26-03:29]
[Verse 3]
Step out in the night when you're lonely
Listening for the sounds that your ears don't hear
I know your cross is heavier with every step, every step
But I know a man and he'd walk miles for you
[Pre-Chorus]
Stop, you stay where you are
Take a look at yourself
Take a good look at yourself
[Chorus]
Can't tell your mama
She'd only tell ya that she told you so
The life you're leading
She won't believe the riches of life we all know
Can't tell your mama
She'd only tell ya that she told you so
The life you're leading
She won't believe the riches of life we all know
[Instrumental Outro]
No Opportunity Necessary, No Experience Needed was written by Richie Havens & Jerome Moross.
No Opportunity Necessary, No Experience Needed was produced by Tony Colton.
Yes released No Opportunity Necessary, No Experience Needed on Fri Jul 24 1970.