“The Warrior Wind” Lyrics: Ralph Chaplin. Tune: Unknown. Once more the wind leaps from the sullen land With his old battle-cry. A tree bends darkly where the wall looms high; Its tortured branches, like a grisly hand, Clutch at the sky. Grey towers rise from gloom and underneath— Black-barred and strong— The snarling windows guard …
Wesley Everest Lyrics: Ralph Chaplin. Tune: Unknown. Torn and defiant as a wind-lashed reed, Wounded he faced you as he stood at bay; You dared not lynch him in the light of day, But on your dungeon stones you let him bleed; Night came… and you black vigilantes of Greed… Like human wolves, seized hard …
“Solidarity Forever!” Sheet Music (pdf). “Solidarity Forever!” Karaoke (midi with lyrics). Lyrics: Ralph Chaplin. Tune: “John Brown’s Body.” When the Union’s inspiration through the worker’s blood shall run, There can be no power greater anywhere beneath the sun. Yet what force on earth is weaker than the feeble strength of one? But the Union makes …
“Up from Your Knees” Sheet Music (pdf). “Up from Your Knees” Karaoke (midi with lyrics). Lyrics: Ralph Chaplin. Tune: “Song of a Thousand Years.” Up from your knees, you cringing workers! What have ye gained by whines and tears? Rise! They can never break our spirits Though they should try a thousand years. A thousand …
To My Little Son Lyrics: Ralph Chaplin. Tune: Unknown. I cannot lose the thought of you. It haunts me like a little song. It blends with all I see or do Each day, the whole day long. The train, the lights, the engine’s throb, And that one stinging memory: Your brave smile broken with a …
“That Sabo-Tabby Kitten” Sheet Music (pdf). “That Sabo-Tabby Kitten” Karaoke (midi with lyrics). Lyrics: Ralph Chaplin. Tune: “Dixie.” You rotten rats, go hide your face; I’m right here, so find your places. Hurry now! Wonder how? MEOW! Sabotage! The tiger wild in its jungle sittin’ Never fights like this here kitten. Hurry now! Wonder how? …
“The Song of the Rail” Sheet Music (pdf). “The Song of the Rail” Karaoke (midi with lyrics). Lyrics: Ralph Chaplin. Tune: Mark Ross. Life here in town is too damn monotonous, Stickin’ around at a regular job. All the time somebody bossin’ and spottin’ us, We don’t fit in on a laborin’ job. Things here …
Some Day a Silent Guard Lyrics: Ralph Chaplin. Tune: Unknown. Some day a silent guard will come for me And touch my shoulder, surely soon or late, And lead me to the massive prison gate And swing it wide and tell me I am free. Will all this pass, this iron cage of hate? Or …
“The Red Feast” Sheet Music (pdf). “The Red Feast” Karaoke (midi with lyrics). Lyrics: Ralph Chaplin. Tune: “Hatikvah.” Go fight, you fools! Tear up the earth with strife, And spill each other’s guts upon the field; Serve unto death the men you served in life So that their wide dominations may not yield. Stand by …
“November” Sheet Music (pdf). “November” Karaoke (midi with lyrics). Lyrics: Ralph Chaplin. Tune: “Love Divine.” Red November, black November, Bleak November, black and red, Hallowed month of Labor’s martyrs, Labor’s heroes, Labor’s dead. Labor’s hope and wrath and sorrow: Red the promise; black the threat. Who are we not to remember? Who are we to …
“Mourn Not the Dead” Sheet Music (pdf). “Mourn Not the Dead” Karaoke (midi with lyrics). Lyrics: Ralph Chaplin. Tune: “Drink to Me Only with Thine Eyes.” Mourn not the dead that in the cool earth lie (Dust unto dust), The calm, sweet earth that mothers all who die (As all men must); Mourn not your …
May Day Song Lyrics: Ralph Chaplin. Tune: Unknown. O, Labor Day, O, First of May, Welcome and honored on land and on sea. Winter so drear must disappear; Fair days are coming for you and for me. We, of the old world, building the New, Ours is the will and power to do. Then, let …
“Joe Hill in Jail” Sheet Music (pdf). “Joe Hill in Jail” Karaoke (midi with lyrics). Lyrics: Ralph Chaplin. Tune: “The White Cockade.” A rebel we have know far long, Who’s thrilled us often with his song, Has fallen on an evil day: They seek to take his life away! No harm to him can we …
“Joe Hill” Sheet Music (pdf). “Joe Hill” Karaoke (midi with lyrics). Lyrics: Ralph Chaplin. Tune: “From Greenland’s Icy Mountains.” High head and back unbending, fearless and true, Into the night unending; why was it you? Heart that was quick with song torn with their lead; Life that was young and strong, shattered and dead. Singer …
“I. W. W. Prison Song” Sheet Music (pdf). “I. W. W. Prison Song” Karaoke (midi with lyrics). Lyrics: Ralph Chaplin. Tune: “The White Cockade.” The pale and dismal daylight falls Through iron bars on prison walls. In chains, we came from far and near, And in dark cells they hold us here. Defiant ’neath the …
“The Commonwealth of Toil” Sheet Music (pdf). “The Commonwealth of Toil” Karaoke (midi with lyrics). Lyrics: Ralph Chaplin. Tune: “Nelly Gray.” In the gloom of mighty cities, Midst the roar of whirling wheels, We are toiling on like chattel slaves of old; And our masters hope to keep us Ever thus between their heels And …
“All Hell Can’t Stop Us” Sheet Music (pdf). “All Hell Can’t Stop Us” Karaoke (midi with lyrics). Lyrics: Ralph Chaplin. Tune: “Hold the Fort.” Now the final battle rages; Tyrants quake with fear; Rulers of the New Dark Ages Know their end is near. Scorn to take the crumbs they drop us; All is ours …
“Hey! Polly” Sheet Music (pdf). “Hey! Polly” Karaoke (midi with lyrics). Lyrics: Ralph Chaplin. Tune: “Yankee Doodle.” The politician prowls around For workers’ votes entreating; He claims to know the slickest way To give the boss a beating. Polly, we can’t use you, dear, To lead us into clover; This fight is ours, and as …
