Ignorance Is the Enemy Lyrics

featuring Emmylou Harris, John Prine, Buddy and Julie Miller, and the Jenkins
CAPO II
INTRO: D Bm D Bm
CHORUS:
Oh Mother, oh Father, in our time of fear
Grant us the wisdom, Your message for to hear
Send down Your angel band to fill our hearts with power
Oh Mother, oh Father, in our darkest hour
VERSE 1 (Emmylou Harris):
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Ignorance is the enemy, and it fills your head with lies
It's the kind of bliss that can make you miss the very truth before your eyes
It's not who's right or wrong, weak or strong, black or white you see
Ignorance is the enemy, and it's keeping you from me
CHORUS:
Forgive me all my pettiness, forgive me all my grief
Forgive me for I know not how to live this life I lead
VERSE 2 (John Prine):
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Ignorance IS the enemy, let's set the record straight
If history must repeat itself, why worry while you wait
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It's a perfect blue and beautiful world, you treat with such disdain
Ignorance is the enemy, and it can only bring ya pain
CHORUS:
Forgive me all my vanity, forgive me my conceit
Forgive me when I'm crawlin' like a beggar at your feet
VERSE 3 (Rodney Crowell):
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Ignorance is the enemy, and it wields a mighty sword
It can cut you down in a blaze of glory, it can nail you to a board
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If mercy and compassion only had a chance, it could fill these holes we've dug
But ignorance is the enemy, and it's workin' like a drug
CHORUS:
Oh Mother, oh Father, in our time of fear
Grant us the wisdom, Your message for to hear
Send down Your angel band to fill our hearts with power
Oh Mother, oh Father, in our darkest hour