Modoc Up

MODOC UP by Carol Markstrom (BMI) & Cheewa James
VERSE 1
The odds are ten blue-coats to Modocs every one.
They face the U.S. army with the rising of the sun.
A shelter and stronghold of black lava rock.
They know its power and soldiers do not.
CHORUS 1:
MODOC UP! MODOC-UP! MODOC-UP!
Fight for their freedom! The mission is clear! Persevere. Move from fear.
MODOC UP! MODOC-UP! MODOC-UP! (2X)
VERSE 2
The war rages months. Exhausted undone.
The time has come to lay down their guns.
Imprisoned and forced a half continent away.
Heartache and loss, yet they sustain.
CHORUS
BRIDGE
There comes a time in the river of life to swim up to the shore.
A place for the young who follow their spirits here will soar.
FINAL CHORUS
MODOC UP! MODOC-UP! MODOC-UP!
Fight for their freedom! The mission is clear! Persevere. Move from fear.
MODOC UP! MODOC-UP! MODOC-UP!
Fight for their freedom! The mission is clear! Persevere. Move from fear.
MODOC UP! MODOC-UP! MODOC-UP! (2X)