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The Murder of George Floyd

by Ryan Westwood

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I wrote "The Murder of George Floyd" in June of 2020, roughly a month after George was murdered by a Minneapolis policeman. The song is an expression of the grief and horror surrounding the event, and the explosive response that shot through the nation in the wake of his murder.

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George Floyd died in Minneapolis
On the 25th of May
I wasn't there but I watched the video
How he was murdered by the police that day

It feels just like a nightmare
One that can't be brushed aside
The police sworn to serve and protect
Kneeled on his neck until he died

Well the nation cried out
It started talkin' with fire
they were crashing into windows
when the tear gas was fired
and they all sang out
in one desperate hymn
"When will we stop killing black men"

George Floyd died in Minneapolis
On the 25th of May
Derek Chauvin charged with murder
Three other cops were fired that day

How do you pay for a murder
How do you pay for a life
How do we end this trail of blood
How do we make it right

Well the nation cried out
It started talkin' with fire
they were crashing into windows
when the tear gas was fired
and they all sang out
in one desperate hymn
"When will we stop killing black men"

George Floyd died in Minneapolis
On the 25th of May
I wasn't there but I watched the video
How he was murdered by the police that day

He was murdered by the police that day
He was murdered
By the police
On the 25th of May

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released May 25, 2021
Vocals / Guitar - Ryan Westwood

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Ryan Westwood Portland, Oregon

Ryan Westwood is a singer-songwriter based in Portland Oregon.

Songwriting is the core of his artistic expression. So much music is coming out of him he can barely keep track of it. He's crafting music that hurts, music that heals and music that loves. He's thrilled to share all of this incredible music with you. ... more

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