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MAVIS

From WE ARE2021

Written by Mavis Staples

Produced by Jon Batiste

Lyrics

MAVIS

[Verse] I'm a praying child, period That's where I get my freedom, I'll tell you Freedom to me is the ability for men and women All created equal To speak, think and do or not do what you want

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About this track

"MAVIS" is a song by Jon Batiste from the album WE ARE, released in 2021. The song was written by Mavis Staples. It was produced by Jon Batiste.

Jon Batiste profile →WE ARE album →Track profile →

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Emerson Mancini— 932 credits as producer →
Manny Marroquin— 3,125 credits as songwriter & producer →
Jon Batiste— 187 credits as songwriter & producer →
Jon Batiste— 187 credits as songwriter & producer →
Mavis Staples— 62 credits as songwriter & producer →

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