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Songs

Songs we've sung, written, and added to the central library.

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  1. Saints- Environment

    2013 · Unlisted Songwriter · to the tune of When the Saints Come Marching In

    When food is free of pesticides, When food is free of pesticides, How I want to be in that number When food is free of pesticides. Variations: When old growth…

    Environment & Energy
  2. Saints- Health/Mental Health

    2013 · Unlisted Songwriter · to the tune of When the Saints Come Marching In

    When care is spelled L-O-V-E, When care is spelled L-O-V-E, How I want to be in that number, When care is spelled L-O-V-E. Variations: When health care is a right…

    Healthcare
  3. Saints- Labor

    2013 · Unlisted Songwriter · to the tune of When the Saints Come Marching In

    When workers rise and organize When workers rise and organize, How I want to be in the number, When workers rise and organize. Variations: When the union’s voice is heard……

    Business & Economy Labor & Worker Rights
  4. Saints- War

    2013 · Unlisted Songwriter · to the tune of When the Saints Come Marching In

    When we make peace instead of war, When we make peace instead of war, How I want to be in that number, When we make peace instead of war. Variations:…

    War & Peace
  5. Saints- Welfare

    2013 · Unlisted Songwriter · to the tune of When the Saints Come Marching In

    When welfare grants meet basic needs, When welfare grants meet basic needs, How I want to be in that number, When welfare grants meet basic needs. Variations: When no one…

    Human & Civil Rights
  6. Saints: Oil Trains

    2014 · Laurie Rostholder · to the tune of When the Saints Come Marching In

    When we stop (pause) all the fuel trains When we stop all the fuel trains How I want to be in that number When we stop all the fuel trains…

    Environment & Energy
  7. Santa Bush

    2013 · Monica Zucker · to the tune of Santa Claus is Coming to Town

    There’ll be a tax cut, we’ve got a surplus, But who’s gonna get it—surely not us! Santa Bush is coming to town. He says the big cash will trickle on…

    Business & Economy Government & Power Holiday & Celebrations
  8. Santa Bush 2007

    2014 · Monica Zucker · to the tune of Santa Claus is Coming to Town

    We had some tax cuts, and now we’re in debt. Who’ll get more tax cuts?—yes, the jet set. Santa Bush is coming to town. He’s got donor lists, he’s checking…

    Government & Power Holiday & Celebrations
  9. Scary Blues

    2013 · Carolyn Hale · to the tune of Button Up Your Overcoat

    I am seeing scary things. No one does but me. I can’t afford my meds. Why aren’t they free? Spent three days in hospital, Gave me some bus fare. Is…

    Healthcare Human & Civil Rights
  10. School of the Americas

    2014 · Kay Thode · to the tune of School Days

    School days, school days, Murderous and cruel days. We’re paying taxes to train those guys, Who torture and murder in the guise Of protecting democracy. Oh, what a cruel irony!…

    War & Peace
  11. School of the Assassins

    2013 · Monica Zucker · to the tune of My Country 'Tis of Thee

    (lower voices) Bring rebels to their knees. We need some expertise: Call SOA! Send our best men to learn To torture, shock, and burn Those who-o fo-or freedom yearn– The-ey…

    Government & Power War & Peace
  12. School of the Assassins 2

    2025 · Unlisted Songwriter · to the tune of School Days

    School days, school days, Murderous and cruel days. We’re paying taxes to train those guys. Who torture and murder in the guise Of protecting democracy. Oh, what a cruel irony!…

    Soldiers & Veterans War & Peace
  13. Scientists’ Lament

    2013 · Monica Zucker · to the tune of Battle Hymn of the Republic

    We can’t say “global warming.” We can’t say “Studies show…” We can’t say “greenhouse gasses,” We can’t say “Now we know…” We’ve got to hide our science– Never mention Kyoto,…

    Environment & Energy
  14. Securities, Securitas!

    2013 · Unlisted Songwriter · to the tune of Finiculi Finiculi

    Some think the world was made for corporations, Just like World Com, And like Enron, For frauds and scams and shady exploitation, When with aplomb They drop the bomb. And…

    Business & Economy
  15. Shirley, Shirley

    2025 · Laurie Rostholder · to the tune of Bicycle Built for Two

    By Laurie Rostholder Shirley Shirley We always will miss you And we know that You’d hate to see us blue So we’ll sing about your capers Your picture in the…

    Grannies
  16. Sing Out

    2013 · Unlisted Songwriter · to the tune of John Brown's Body

    We sing the many causes and we protest many wrongs We try to make a diff’rence with our hats and with our songs We fight against indifference and outright prejudice…

    Grannies
  17. Single Payer Blues

    2009 · Kay Thode · to the tune of St. James Infirmary

    I went to the insurance company. They turned my claim down there! Said it wasn’t covered, And they really didn’t care. O, I went to see my doctor, And he…

    Healthcare
  18. Slow Down Ye Frantic Shoppers

    2013 · Unlisted Songwriter · to the tune of God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen

    Slow down ye frantic shoppers, for there’s something we must say. If you would spare a moment all the stores won’t run away. Big business has been telling us what…

    Business & Economy Holiday & Celebrations
  19. Someone to Watch Over Me

    2013 · Monica Zucker · to the tune of Someone to Watch Over Me

    Eric Holder, do you think I'm a spy? I know that I Cannot see why Someone should watch over me. Must there always be surveillance and taps? Is it perhaps…

    Government & Power Human & Civil Rights
  20. Song of Wall Street

    2013 · Unlisted Songwriter · to the tune of Sing a Song of Sixpence

    Sing a song of Wall Street Pockets full of cash Billionaires and traders Made our lives go crash The banker’s in his counting house Counting out his profits The Congress…

    Business & Economy Government & Power