RCA Records and Legacy Records have released a never-before-heard solo version of “Never Gonna Break My Faith” by Aretha Franklin. The Grammy Award winning song was co-written by Bryan, and originally released as a duet with Mary J. Blige for the 2006 film ‘Bobby’.
“When the song was demo’d I told the producers that Aretha would be the one to sing this - and sing it she did,” says Bryan. “This solo version has been sitting on my computer for years, and when I heard Clive Davis was making a film on Aretha’s life, I sent this to him. The world hasn’t heard her full performance and it really needed to be heard. I’m so glad it’s being released, the world needs this right now.”
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Lyrics:
My Lord, I have read this book so many times,
But nowhere can there I find - the page - that says
What I experienced today has any grace
Now I know that life was meant to be hard
And that's how I’ve learned to appreciate my God
Though my courage may be tried, I can tell you I won't hide
Because the footprints show you are by my side
You can lie to a child with a smiling face
Tell me that color ain't about a race
You can cast the first stone, you can break my bones
But you're never gonna break
You’re never gonna break my...
Faith and hope ain’t yours to give
Truth and liberty are mine to live
Steal a crown from a king, break an angel’s wings
But you're never gonna break, never gonna break my faith
My Lord, won’t you help them to understand
That when someone takes the life of an innocent man
Well they've never really won, and all they've really done
Is set the soul free - where it's supposed to be
You can lie to a child with a smiling face
Tell me that color ain't about a race
You can cast the first stone, you can break my bones
But you're never gonna break
You’re never gonna break my...
Faith and hope ain’t yours to give
Truth and liberty are mine to live
Steal a crown from a king, break an angel’s wings
But you're never gonna break, never gonna break my faith
For those we lose before their time
I pray that their souls will find the light
And I know that the day will surely come when His will will be done
You're never gonna break my faith