Testament was one of the first thrash metal bands to emerge from the San Francisco Bay Area in the 1980s. Originally formed as 'Legacy' in 1983 by founding members Eric Peterson (rhythm guitar), Derrick Ramirez (guitar) and Louie Clemente (drums), the line-up included vocalist Steve Souza and Greg Christian (bass). Ramirez was later replaced by wunderkind Alex Skolnick (lead guitar). Souza soon departed to join Exodus and suggested that the towering Chuck Billy take over as frontman. The band became known as 'Testament' 3 years later, while recording their debut album in Ithaca, New York.
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Trail Of Tears Lyrics

Testament

See the sun as the day is done
Life is of the broken ones
Some will stray as time will come
All their lives, they live it well
Red man proud and giving hell
Some stand and shining tall
Can you hear them call...
See the sun as its setting still
Tears fall from a warrior
Damn those who I feel
Set a trail to the promised land
Mother and child holding hand in hand
Through the snow or through the sands
All across the land...
Full monns rising from the sky, a warriors riding
Ride with the wind
So far away, the spirits will guide you
No more sorrow
Dont look back, your freedom will follow
Flying so free
Cant you see...on the trail of tears
Full monns rising from the sky, a warriors riding
Ride with the wind
So far away, the spirits will guide you
No more sorrow
Dont look back, your freedom will follow
Flying so free
Cant you see...on the trail of tears