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It's been comin' for a long, long time.
Got a brand new song with the same old lines.
Gonna rob from the rich and give it to the poor,
But stealin's still stealin', no matter who it's for.

(Chorus)
Don't tread on me, just step back, turn and walk away
Don't tread on me, believe it, you ain't got a play
Don't tread on me, you'll find out I mean what I say
Just let me be
Don't tread on me.

You think you want the truth? boy, you'd better not ask.
Don't try to get a glimpse of the face behind the mask.
They'll tell you you're a free man, then steal away your vote.
Put one hand in the pocket, put the other at your throat.

(Chorus)
Don't tread on me, just step back, turn and walk away
Don't tread on me, believe it, you ain't got a play
Don't tread on me, you'll find out I mean what I say
Just let me be
Don't tread on me.

When the sheep are fat and happy, they only want to graze in peace.
When you lead them to the slaughter, it's easy if they're half asleep.
Don't tread on me.

It's been comin', now I think it's here.
We stand at the ready, cast aside our fear.
I was born a free man, that's the way I'll die.
If you want to take my freedom, well I'd like to see you try.

(Chorus)
Don't tread on me, just step back, turn and walk away
Don't tread on me, believe it, you ain't got a play
Don't tread on me, you'll find out I mean what I say
Just let me be
Don't tread on me.

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from Daydreams and Delusions: What dreams may come . . ., released May 4, 2012

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Pete Grubbs Brookville, Pennsylvania

I started performing music when I was 6, turned pro at 20ish & spent well over 30 years tracking down as many gigs a month as possible. While those days are behind me, I'm still making calculated noise. My music lives where rock, classical, folk, blues & parody hang out. Oddly enough, one of their favorite haunts appears to be in collections of my songs--you'll find a bit of each on every track. ... more

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