Utah Phillips - There's Power in the Union

    
[Chorus]
There is power, there is power in a band of working folks
When they stand hand in hand
That's a power, that's a power that must rule in every land:
One industrial union grand
Have you got that again? Do you understand the chorus? Everybody got it now? Alright

[Verse 1]
Oh, would you have freedom from wage slavery
Then come join the grand Industrial band
Would you from misery and hunger be free
Come on, do your share, lend a hand

[Chorus]
There is power, there is power in a band of working folks
When they stand hand in hand
That's a power, that's a power that must rule in every land:
One industrial union grand

[Verse 2]
Oh, would you have mansions of gold in the sky
And live in a shack that's all way in the back?
Would you have wings up in heaven to fly
And starve here with rags on your back?

[Chorus]
But there is power, there is power in a band of working folks
When they stand hand in hand
That's a power, that's a power that must rule in every land:
One industrial union grand

[Verse 3]
Oh, if you like sluggers to beat in your head
Then don't organize, all unions despise
If you want nothing before you are dead
Shake hands with your boss and look wise

[Chorus]
But there is power, there is power in a band of working folks
When they stand hand in hand
That's a power, that's a power that must rule in every land:
One industrial union grand

[Verse 4]
So come, all ye workers, from every land
And come, join the grand industrial band
Then we our share of this earth shall demand
Come on, do your share, lend a hand

[Chorus]
There is power, there is power in a band of working folks
When they stand hand in hand
That's a power, that's a power that must rule in every land:
One industrial union grand