“A Song for 1910” Sheet Music (pdf). “A Song for 1910” Karaoke (midi with lyrics). Lyrics: Anonymous. Tune: “The Old Oaken Bucket.” Long in their bondage the people have waited, Lulled to inaction by pulpit and press; Hoping in time their wrongs would be abated, Trusting the ballot to give them redress; Vain was their …
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“The Roll Call” Sheet Music (pdf). “The Roll Call” Karaoke (midi with lyrics). Lyrics: Anonymous. Tune: “When the Roll Is Called up Yonder.” Up and down the streets we walk around until our feet are sore, For a job, a job, a job most anywhere. The employment shark will gather easy suckers by the score, …
“A Parody on J. D.” Sheet Music (pdf). “A Parody on J. D.” Karaoke (midi with lyrics). Lyrics: Anonymous. Tune: “America.” My country, ’tis of thee, My private property, Of thee I sing. Land where the millions toil In serfdom on thy soil That out of Standard Oil I wealth may wring. My native villainy …
“Overalls and Snuff” Sheet Music (pdf). “Overalls and Snuff” Karaoke (midi with lyrics). Lyrics: Anonymous. Tune: “The Wearing of the Green.” One day as I was walking along the railroad track, I met a man in Wheatland with his blankets on his back; He was an old-time hop picker; I’d seen his face before; I …
“My Wandering Boy” Sheet Music (pdf). “My Wandering Boy” Karaoke (midi with lyrics). Lyrics: Anonymous. Tune: “Where Is My Wandering Boy Tonight?” Where is my wand’ring boy tonight? The boy of his mother’s pride? He’s counting the ties with his bed on his back, Or else he’s bummin’ a ride. Oh, where is my boy …
“The Message from o’er the Sea” Sheet Music (pdf). “The Message from o’er the Sea” Karaoke (midi with lyrics). Lyrics: Anonymous. Tune: “Don’t Bite the Hand That’s Feeding You.” One day as I sat pining, A message of cheer came to me: A light of revolt was shining, On a country far over the sea, …
“Masters Beware” Sheet Music (pdf). “Masters Beware” Karaoke (midi with lyrics). Lyrics: Anonymous. Tune: “Asleep in the Deep.” Over the hills with their blankets they go Into the woods and the mines down below; Blazing the trails, laying the rails, Piercing the mountains, onward they go. Masters, beware! Masters, take care! The wage slaves are …
“Out in the Bread-Line” Sheet Music (pdf). “Out in the Bread-Line” Karaoke (midi with lyrics). Lyrics: Anonymous. Tune: “Throw Out the Life Line.” Out in the bread-line, the fool and the knave, Out in the bread-line, the sucker and slave, Coffee and doughnuts now takes all our cash; We are on the bum, and we’re …
“From Slavery to Freedom” Sheet Music (pdf). “From Slavery to Freedom” Karaoke (midi with lyrics). Lyrics: Anonymous. Tune: “Adeste Fidelas.” The will of the workers opposes prince and crown; Monarchies shall totter; kings shall bow down; The workers, arising, shall free the earth forever; Their song bids forth for battle; Their call is heard resounding; …
“It Is Up to You” Sheet Music (pdf). “It Is Up to You” Karaoke (midi with lyrics). Lyrics: Anonymous. Tune: “Three O’Clock in the Morning.” It’s three o’clock in the morning; I’ve worked the whole night through. Daylight soon will be dawning, Yet I will not be through. If we were organized rightly All in …
“Hold the Fort” Sheet Music (pdf). “Hold the Fort” Karaoke (midi with lyrics). Lyrics: Anonymous. Tune: “Hold the Fort.” We meet today in freedom’s cause And raise our voices high; We’ll join our hands in union strong To battle or to die. Hold the fort for we are coming. Union men, be strong! Side by …
“Harvesters!” Sheet Music (pdf). “Harvesters!” Karaoke (midi with lyrics). Lyrics: Anonymous. Tune: “Maryland, My Maryland.” You harvest workers of this land, Organize, oh, organize; Its bulwark evermore to stand, Organize, oh, organize. For with the flag of right unfurled, In spite of darts against you hurled, You still must feed this hungry world: Organize, oh, …
“Fifty Thousand Lumberjacks” Sheet Music (pdf). “Fifty Thousand Lumberjacks” Karaoke (midi with lyrics). Lyrics: Anonymous. Tune: “Portland County Jail.” Fifty thousand lumberjacks; fifty thousand packs; Fifty thousand dirty rolls of blankets on their backs; Fifty thousand minds made up to strike and strike like men: For fifty years, they’ve “packed” a bed but never will …
“The Dawn of Freedom” Sheet Music (pdf). “The Dawn of Freedom” Karaoke (midi with lyrics). Lyrics: Anonymous. Tune: “Till We Meet Again.” There’s a new day of liberty dawning When sunbeams of freedom shine true And the emblem of love floats gently above. Hark, the message is calling to you. Sons of toil, awake to …
“In the Cold Old Wintertime” Sheet Music (pdf). “In the Cold Old Wintertime” Karaoke (midi with lyrics). Lyrics: Anonymous. Tune: “In the Good Old Summertime.” There’s a time in each year that the working class fear. It’s the cold old wintertime. When the cold, chilly breeze makes them shiver and freeze In the cold old …
“A Call to Action” Sheet Music (pdf). “A Call to Action” Karaoke (midi with lyrics). Lyrics: Anonymous. Tune: “Smile.” Workers, now I know what will make the union grow. Agitation, education will defeat the foe. Workers, don’t you see you must make your own selves free? Do get wise and organize and strike for liberty. …
“The Bonehead Working Fool” Sheet Music (pdf). “The Bonehead Working Fool” Karaoke (midi with lyrics). Lyrics: Anonymous. Tune: “Ragtime Violin.” Mister Slave, Mister Slave, listen to the call Of the brave to the brave: take the world for all. Now you need the light and might to free all homeless working folk. Look around, all …
“The Blanket Stiff” Sheet Music (pdf). “The Blanket Stiff” Karaoke (midi with lyrics). Lyrics: Anonymous. Tune: “O Little Town of Bethlehem.” He built this road, With others of his class, he built this road. Now o’er it many a weary mile, he packs his heavy load. Chasing a job, spurred on by hunger’s painful goad, …
“The Banner of Labor” Sheet Music (pdf). “The Banner of Labor” Karaoke (midi with lyrics). Lyrics: Anonymous. Tune: “To Anacreon in Heaven.” Oh say, can you hear, coming near and more near The call now resounding: “Come all ye who labor”? The Industrial Band, throughout all the land Bids toilers remember, each toiler’s his neighbor. …
“Walking on the Grass” Sheet Music (pdf). “Walking on the Grass” Karaoke (midi with lyrics). Lyrics: Anonymous. Tune: “The Wearing of the Green.” In this blessed land of freedom where King Mammon wears the crown There are many ways illegal now to hold the people down. When the dudes of state militia are slow to …
