There Is Power in a Union Songtext

von Utah Phillips

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There is power there is power
In a band of working folks
When we stand hand in hand
That's a power, that's a power
That must rule in every land
One industrial union grand.

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Would you have freedom from wage slavery?
Then come join the grand industrial band
Would you from misery and hunger be free
C'mon do your share, lend a hand

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Would you have mansions of gold in the sky
And live in a shack that's way in the back
Would you wings up in heaven to fly
Then start here with rags on your back

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If you like sluggers
Stop beating your head
Don't organize
All unions despise
If you want nothing before you are dead
Shake hands with your boss and look wise

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Oh come all ye workers from every land
And come join the grand industrial band
Then we our share of this earth shall demand
C'mon do your share, lend a hand

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Power to the union!