A Song for Coretta Scott King (by J. Walker)

(Originally available as a public video from MLK Holiday 2012 through February 2012, receiving 210 views.)
CLEAN AUDIO VERSION (No mouth smacks!), remastered by Paul J. Cecchetti in 2024:
• QUEEN OF THE KING FAMI...
An a cappella demonstration of a song an Atlanta mother was inspired to write the day after she learned of Mrs. King's death in 2006. When she could get no school or church choirs in the city to present the song during the period of mourning, the mother decided to sing her funeral tribute on the covered porch of the Georgia state capitol as people exited the viewing of Mrs. King's body. She sang for at least an hour. A local Fox news channel used the singing to frame a story about the event. Lyrics follow:
THE KINGS' QUEEN: A SONG FOR CORETTA SCOTT KING
(Stanza 1)
Gaze upon the queen
who marched with King
and gave her life
to him only.
Gaze upon the queen
who used to sing
and lived a life
that was holy.
(Chorus)
Coretta Scott King, our queen.
She was a peaceful warrior.
Coretta Scott King, our queen
who wore God's suit of armor.
(Stanza 2)
Gaze upon the life
of this dear wife
and mother who was royal.
Gaze upon the face
of beauty and grace.
She to the cause was loyal.
(Chorus)
Coretta Scott King, our queen.
She was a peaceful warrior.
Coretta Scott King, our queen
who wore God's suit of armor.
(Stanza 3)
Gaze upon the faith
that did not break.
She held fast to her dream.
Gaze upon God's fire
that burned inside
and in her eyes did gleam.
(Chorus)
Coretta Scott King, our queen.
She was a peaceful warrior.
Coretta Scott King, our queen
who wore God's suit of armor.
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"When the roles of wife and mother are foremost in a woman's life; when she carries herself as a lady; when she advocates for full civil rights for the members of my race, I am moved to honor her. Honor, as one should a parent, but NOT worship. Worship belongs only to the Most High God. Let us never forget that." -- Janet Walker, writer

[@nylaramos1626]

Beautiful singing god bless you

[@dollface1777]

I love it....

[@TheJanWalker]

Dollface 17, you've changed your YT name! Well, thank you, too! Lol.

[@damarisbarkley7704]

AWESOME!!!

[@TheJanWalker]

Ten years late...THANK YOU!

[@kniclou1982]

You did an incredible job. I love this!!

[@TheJanWalker]

Desmond, thank you so much for the compliment! I have waited a whole year to hear anything, good or bad, from someone (smile). I therefore am deeply grateful for your taking the time to say something. I have had two different scores made for the song, which sound SO pretty! I can't wait to have them performed, recorded and posted. That will be soon, and I know you'll enjoy them because they'll be professionally done. God bless you!

[@monicam9174]

Beautiful! I am so proud of you darling! You did an amazing job!

[@terripickens9345]

Thank you the struggle continues 2021

[@cdjw8068]

I love this family Spiritual. I was born. Jan. 20 1963. Inaguration baby. My grandfather and my child born. April 27 Caressa loves all of you. A family to yearn 4

[@ahlamdubad5364]

made me cry i love martin luther king jr and coretta scott king

[@TheJanWalker]

Ahlam Dubad, it touches me to know that this made you cry. They were a powerful couple, and her devotion to him impresses me.

[@I.luvthem2812]

I love your song

[@TheJanWalker]

Angelli, it makes me happy to know that you love the song. Thank you so much! Just curious: Are you in the United States?

[@clararhodes-anderson720]

Beautiful 🌹

[@TheJanWalker]

Clara, my beautiful spiritual sister! What a pleasant surprise to discover that you have come across this video. Thank you for the rose and the compliment. There is a three-voice version of this song, also on this channel, that features many types of roses. I hope you check it out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIC4lnyHn6psrpY

[@angelpratt7018]

enjoyed it

[@alcenatimmons7288]

Your done a Excellent job.

[@TheJanWalker]

Why, thank you very much!

[@loriperry1162]

Janet you are so talented, great lyrics and beautiful vocals ❤️

[@TheJanWalker]

Oooh! Thank you, Miss Lori! 🥰🥰🥰

[@TosingerT]

Love it

[@TheJanWalker]

ToSinger & Actress, if YOU like the song, I am honored and pleased! Thank you.

[@saidanguyeb]

so sad

[@linatran9968]

Sad

[@melcampbell-tm5yz]

🤭

[@TheJanWalker]

🫤