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So fight for your class all at one time |
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And don't be a scab to get pearls |
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And stop their machines in one big union |
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The Industrial Workers of the World |
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There once was a union builder his name was Bill Haywood |
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He organized mines in Utah so workers could get more food |
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He fought in colorado in Denver and Cripple Creek |
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The bosses tried to shoot him but Big Bill could not be beat |
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So fight for your class all at one time |
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And don't be a scab to get pearls |
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And stop their machines in one big union |
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The Industrial Workers of the World |
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They put his men in bull-pens and broke into their homes |
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The rich formed vigilantes and tried to gun Bill down |
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They framed him for a killing and chained hiim by his feet |
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But workers rallied 'round him and Big Bill could not be beat |
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So fight for your class all at one time |
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And don't be a scab to get pearls |
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And stop their machines in one big union |
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The Industrial Workers of the World |
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He spoke to textile workers who came from many lands |
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He told them that the wage system was what enslaved all of them |
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And when World War broke out he fought for his free speech |
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And 'though the bosses jailed him Big Bill could not be beat |
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So fight for your class all at one time |
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And don't be a scab to get pearls |
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And stop their machines in one big union |
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The Industrial Workers of the World |
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So workers if you're laid off and walking streets in despair |
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Remember Big Bill's teachings and don't fea "sabotage" |
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The bosses tried to crush him but his spirit was too deep |
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And all the striking workers know that Big Bill could not be beat |
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So fight for your class all at one time |
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And don't be a scab to get pearls |
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And stop their machines in one big union |
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The Industrial Workers of the World |
