The gates of hell Shall not prevail against me The gates of hell Shall not prevail "Peace, my soul," say it again Deep breath, then try to remember This isn't a war that I have to fight alone Fear and disgrace have no place this side of redemption And none of our falls are unbroken Don't let me, don't let me down Revolution is calling, calling But "feet on the ground," I've found Is harder than it seems Let me rejoice in the sounds Of the barricades falling, falling Crumbling down, down, down 'til I know The gates of hell Shall not prevail against me The gates of hell Shall not prevail So every soul that's seeking shelter Come alive! And when they gather for the deathblow Stand and fight Don't let me, don't let me down Revolution is calling, calling But "feet on the ground," I've found Is harder than it seems Let me rejoice in the sounds Of the barricades falling, falling Crumbling down, down, down 'til I know So take your best shot but get one thing straight If I fall down seven times, I'll stand up eight All you vultures circling are gonna have to wait If I fall down seven times, I'll stand up eight