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.
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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