Grannies Stand for Peace & Justice Tune: Glow, Little Glow Worm Lyrics: Deborah Lofgren, inspired by Raging Grannies of Milwaukee We are the raging, Raging Grannies We don't hide in nooks and crannies We stand up for peace and justice Even when the po-lice bust us! Join with the raging, Raging Grannies Time to get up off your fannies The world needs folks to take a stand And that's why we're the Granz! | |
Blame It on the First Amendment Tune: Blame It On The Bossa Nova by Weil and Mann Lyrics: Carol Tyler Well, I have the right to express my view And the great thing is the same is true for you I can burn the flag and burn my bra, too And you can protest everything I do Blame it on the First Amendment - with its many rights Blame it on the First Amendment - keep it in your sights Oh, it all began with just James Madison And finally he got nine states to sign on Now we have the First Amendment - And speech is really free! (Large group) Can we gag the press? (Small group) No, no, the First Amendment (Large group) Restrict religious views? (Small group) No, no, the First Amendment (Large group) Can I speak my mind? (Small group) Yes, yes, the First Amendment (All) It really rocks! It guarantees the right/ to as sem b ly, It's a right for you, and a sight to see! We are gathered here, As semb ling peace ful ly Singing truth to pow er, please join in with me! Blame it on the First Amendment … (above) (Large group) Can we gag the press? (Small group) No, no, the First Amendment (Large group) Stop assemblies (Small group) No, no, the First Amendment (Large group) Can we sing our songs? (Small group) Yes, yes, the First Amendment (All) 'Cause expression's free! | |
The More We Get Together Lyrics by Carol Tyler, Susan & Alan Bickley, Nicole Bresnick The more we get together, together, together The more we get together, the happier we'll be (Group 1) 'Cause I'm gay (Group 2) and I'm straight (Group 1) and I'm bi (Group 2) transgender The more we get together the happier we'll be The more we show our respect, our respect, our respect The more that we can connect, the happier we'll be (Group 1) 'Cause I'm gay (Group 2) and I'm straight (Group 1) and I'm bi (Group 2) transgender The more we get together the happier we'll be What's my preferred pronoun - please listen, here's the lowdown So what is in a pronoun - there's much to be learned (solo) I'm Susan - I'm she hers (solo) I'm Alex - I'm they theirs And this is who we are and how we want to be known We're gender nonconforming / non binary / fluid I like to dress in rainbows, and she wears a tux (Group 1) 'Cause I'm gay (Group 2) and I'm straight (Group 1) and I'm bi (Group 2) transgender And all of us together are many shades of blue It's time to show we're loving, we're caring, respecting 'Cause we all need accepting, and we must stand tall For those who are out and for those who are struggling Let's open our arms widely embracing us all | |
Our Vision Lyrics: Sally-Alice Thompson, Albuquerque, revised Madison Grannies Tune: Battle Hymn of the Republic CHORUS: Glory, glory hallelujah Greedy men no more will rule ya Slanted media won't fool ya The truth will make us free! Mine eyes have seen the glory of a coming world of peace With the blessed end of poverty, equalities increase. A healthier environment, great schools for one and all "Peace and Justice" is our call! CHORUS In the beauty of our Mother Earth, we'll fly a peaceful dove With security for everyone across the sea with love. We'll reject the grapes of wrath, the bitter taste of hate and fear With values we hold dear. CHORUS | |
If My Uterus Were a Gun Written by Lauren Mayer, adapted and used by Raging Grannies with author's permission Solo: Have you heard the news of late, how Republicans in state after state Are launching big legislative fights against women's reproductive rights?? But … if … my … uterus were a gun these guys would leave it alone They'd say, "oh go have fun, we won't quibble or moan" They hate all forms of regulation 'cept when it comes to pro-cre-ation Then they'll take away our choices, 'cause they can't hear women's voices! If … my … cervix were a rifle they would keep their mouths shut And maybe they would stifle saying "the Pill is just for sluts" When I want to get my eggs lost/ they tell me I should keep my legs crossed! Abstinence education // Not the answer for our nation! If … my … ovaries were semi-automatic weapons, all these laws we'd escape Our birth control they step on, while still talking a-bout rape And in the guise of weird knight erranthood They try to get rid of Planned Parenthood Cause these men are just so damn sure - Cause these men are just so damn sure… just ask the right wing in New Hampshire, or (1s)Texas… or (2s)Indiana… or (1s)Florida… or (2s)Alabama… or (1s)Missouri… or (2s)Georgia… (all) or Wisconsin! (All, with questioning gestures) If … our … vaginas were large-capacity ammunition clips Life for women would be a breeze There would be access to contraception to prevent unwanted pregnancies To protect all fertilized eggs they've sworn But the kids are on their own as soon as they're BORN … But all this debate would be done If my uterus were only a gun! | |
Forward Together! By Mary Ray Worley for the Solidarity Sing-Along, Raging Grannies also have permission to sing CHORUS: Forward together! Forward together! Forward together! Not one step back! Forward together! Forward together! Forward together! Not one step back! Those who went before us Fought and died for our civil rights We're not gonna let 'em go Not without a fight! So! Chorus Those who went before us thought Education was a human right We're not gonna let it go Not without a fight! So! Chorus Those who went before us thought Health care was a human right We're not gonna let it go Not without a fight! So! Chorus Those who went before us thought Clean water was a human right We're not gonna let it go Not without a fight! So! Chorus Those who went before us Thought choice was a woman's right We're not gonna let it go Not without a fight! So! Chorus Those who went before us Thought voting was a civil right We're not gonna let it go Not without a fight! So! Chorus | |
Change Is On The Way Tune: We Shall Not be Moved Lyrics by Sheila Plotkin for the Raging Grannies of Madison We're singing for our future This HOPE-TIMISTIC song It's hope that we nurture Our optimism's strong We're on the move, envisioning a bright new day Change is on the way. | |
CHORUS: Change is coming. Change is on the way Change is coming. Change is on the way. We're on the move, envisioning a bright new day Change is on the way. | |
We'll vote for our sisters And restore their choice We'll gun-proof our children And amplify their voice We're on the move, envisioning a bright new day Change is on the way. We'll vote for green energy Our votes can save the earth Give each child a healthy life We know what that's worth We're on the move, envisioning a bright new day Change is on the way. CHORUS We are the deciders And this is the hour Our votes decide our future We're the ones with pow'r We're on the move, envisioning a bright new day Change is on the way. We're gathered here together For our democracy A community united Determined to be free We're on the move, envisioning a bright new day Change is on the way. CHORUS |