Joe Hill's 'Casey Jones' Pete Seeger

were all out o' plum Casey Jones, kept his junkpile runnin' Casey Jones, was doin' double-time Casey Jones, got a wooden medal For bein' good and faithful on the S.P. line Well the workers said to Casey

70 Miles (Album Version) Pete Seeger

Why man, that's San Francisco Bay Big Solano and the Montecelle' Ferry boats, I know them well Creek and groan in their muddy graves Remembering San Francisco Bay Joe Ortega and the Spanish crew Sailed

Casey Jones Dave Moore

“Come, all you rounders, if you want to hear The story told of a brave engineer; Casey Jones was the rounder’s name, A high right-wheeler of mighty fame.”

Casey Jones Grateful Dead

Casey Jones Driving that train, high on cocaine, Casey Jones is ready, watch your speed. Trouble ahead, trouble behind, And you know that notion just crossed my mind.

Casey Jones The Grateful Dead

I can't stay here much longer, MelindaThe sun is getting highI can't help you with your troublesIf you won't help with mineI gotta get downI gotta get downGotta get down to the mineYou keep me up j...

Casey Jones Johnny Cash

Come all you rounders if you wanna hear the story about a brave engineer Casey Jones was the roller's name on a 68 wheeler course he won his fame Caller called Casey bout half past four he kissed his

Casey Jones Mississippi John Hurt

Casey Jones was a brave engineer He told his fireman to not to fear Says, "All I want, my water and my coal Look out the window, see me drive wheel roll" Early one mornin' came a shower of rain 'Round

Abiyoyo Pete Seeger

But one day, one day, the sun rose, blood red over the hill. And the first people that got up and looked out of their window - they saw a great big shadow in front of the sun.

Three Chords and the Truth Ry Cooder

I'm going to tell you a story right here Huh, you may not believe it I dreamed I saw Joe Hill last night, standin' in the prison yard They were taking poor Joe, chained and bound, to a Utah firing squad

Roll 'Em Pete Big Joe Turner

Well, I got a gal, she lives up on the hill Well, I got a gal, she lives up on the hill Well, this woman's tryin' to quit me, Lord, but I love her still She's got eyes like diamonds, they shine like Klondike

WHERE HAVE ALL THE FLOWERS GONE? Pete Seeger

Where have all the flowers gone? Long time passing. Where have all the flowers gone? Long time ago. Where have all the flowers gone? Young girls picked them, ev'ry one. When will they ever learn? ...

Sweet Potatoes Pete Seeger

I'm walking on cloud nine today I'm over that line today Happiness is finally mine today I guess I'm just a lucky guy And I'm prepared to tell you why It's strictly on account of my Sweet Potato P...

Talking Union Pete Seeger

If you want higher wages, let me tell you what to do; You got to talk to the workers in the shop with you; You got to build you a union, got to make it strong, But if you all stick together, now...

Which Side Are You On Pete Seeger

Come all of you good workers, Good news to you I'll tell Of how the good old union Has come in here to dwell. [Chorus:] Which side are you on? Which side are you on? Which side are you on?...

Michael Row The Boat Ashore Pete Seeger

Michael, row the boat ashore, hallelujah. Michael, row the boat ashore, hallelujah. Michael's boat is a music boat, hallelujah Michael's boat is a music boat, hallelujah Michael, row the bo...

If I Had A Hammer Pete Seeger

If I had a hammer I'd hammer in the morning I'd hammer in the evening All over this land I'd hammer out danger I'd hammer out a warning I'd hammer out love between my brothers and my sisters All ov...

Goodnight Irene Pete Seeger

Irene goodnight Irene goodnight Goodnight Irene goodnight Irene I'll see you in my dreams Sometimes I live in the country Sometimes I live in town Sometimes I take a great notion To jump into the r...

Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is A Season) Pete Seeger

To everything turn turn turn There is a season turn turn turn And a time for every purpose under heaven A time to be born a time to die A time to plant a time to reap A time to kill a time to heal ...

Waist Deep In The Big Muddy Pete Seeger

It was back in nineteen forty-two, I was a member of a good platoon. We were on maneuvers in-a Loozianna, One night by the light of the moon. The captain told us to ford a river, That's how it all ...

Wimoweh (Mbube) Pete Seeger

We are climbing Jacob's ladder We are climbing Jacob's ladder We are climbing Jacob's ladder Brothers sisters all Every rung goes higher and higher Every rung goes higher and higher Every rung goes...

We Shall Overcome Pete Seeger

We shall overcome, We shall overcome, We shall overcome, some day. Oh, deep in my heart, I do believe We shall overcome, some day. We'll walk hand in hand, We'll walk hand in hand, We'll walk h...

Mail Myself To You Pete Seeger

I'm gonna wrap myself in paper I'm gonna daub myself with glue Stick some stamps on the top of my head I'm gonna mail myself to you I'm gonna tie me in a little red string I'm gonna tie blue...

Little Boxes Pete Seeger

Little boxes on the hillside, Little boxes made of ticky tacky Little boxes on the hillside, Little boxes all the same, There's a green one and a pink one And a blue one and a yellow one And ...

Mrs. Clara Sullivan's Letter Pete Seeger

Dear Mister Editor, if you choose, Please send me a copy of the labor news; I've got a son in the infantry, And he'd be mighty glad to see That someone, somewhere, now and then, Thinks about t...

Who Killed Norma Jean Pete Seeger

Who killed Norma Jean? I, said the City, as a civic duty, I killed Norma Jean. Who saw her die? I, said the Night, and a bedroom light, We saw her die. Who'll catch her blood? I, said th...

This Land Is Your Land Pete Seeger

[Additional verses by Pete Seeger:] Maybe you've been working as hard as you're able, But you've just got crumbs from the rich man's table, And maybe you're thinking, was it truth or fable,

From Way Up Here Pete Seeger

From way up here the earth looks very small, It's just a little ball of rock and sea and sand, No bigger than my hand. From way up here the earth looks very small, They shouldn't fight at all...

Guantanamera Pete Seeger

Yo soy un hombre sincero De donde crecen las palmas Yo soy un hombre sincero De donde crecen las palmas Y antes de morirme quiero Echar mis versos del alma (I am a truthful man, From the l...

The Bells Of Rhymney Pete Seeger

Oh, what will you give me?Say the sad bells of Rhymney.Is there hope for the future?Say the brown bells of Merther.Who made the mine open?Say the black bells of Rhonda.And who killed the miner?Say ...

Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is A Season) Pete Seeger

To everything (turn, turn, turn)There is a season (turn, turn, turn)And a time for every purpose, under heavenA time to be born, a time to dieA time to plant, a time to reapA time to kill, a time t...

Living In The Country Pete Seeger

You know the guitar came to Europe with the gypsies 700 years agoSpain brought the guitar to Mexico 400 years agoU.S.A. picked a quarrel with Mexico and got Texas and CaliforniaAnd it also got the ...

Darling Corey Pete Seeger

Wake up wake up darling CoreyWhat makes you sleep so soundThe revenue officers are comingThey're gonna tear your still house downWell the first time I seen darling CoreyShe was sitting on the banks...

Who Killed Norma Jean? Pete Seeger

Who killed Norma Jean? I, said the City, as a civic duty, I killed Norma Jean. Who saw her die? I, said the Night, and a bedroom light, We saw her die. Who'll catch her blood? I, said th...

Garbage Pete Seeger

Mister Thompson calls the waiter, orders steak and baked potato(Then) he leaves the bone and gristle and he never eats the skinThe busboy comes and takes it, with a cough contaminates it(And he) pu...

I'm Gonna Be An Engineer Pete Seeger

"When I was a little girl I wished I was a boyI tagged along behind the gang and wore my corduroys.Everybody said I only did it to annoyBut I was gonna be an engineer.Mamma said, Why can't you be a...

Maple Syrup Time Pete Seeger

"First you get the buckets ready, clean the pans and gather firewood,Late in the winter, it's maple syrup time.You need warm and sunny days but still a cold and freezing nighttimeFor just a few wee...

Viva La Quince Brigada Pete Seeger

Viva la quince brigadaRúmbala, rúmbala, rúmbalaQue se ha cubierto de gloriaAy, Manuela. Ay, ManuelaLuchamos contra los morosRúmbala, rúmbala, rúmbalaMercenarios y fascistasAy, Manuela. Ay, Ma...

The Sinking Of The Reuben James Pete Seeger

Have you heard of a ship called the good Reuben JamesManned by hard fighting men both of honor and fame?She flew the Stars and Stripes of the land of the freeBut tonight she's in her grave at the b...

Last Night I Had The Strangest Dream Pete Seeger

Last night I had the strangest dream I'd ever dreamed before I dreamed the world had all agreed To put an end to war I dreamed I saw a mighty room Filled with women and men And the paper they were ...

Down By The Riverside Pete Seeger

I'm gonna lay down my sword and shield,Down by the riversideDown by the riversideDown by the riversideI'm gonna lay down my sword and shield,Down by the riversideStudy war no moreI ain't gonna stud...

Over The Hills Pete Seeger

Over the hills I went one day,Dreaming of myself and you.And the springtime of years since first we met,And all that we've been through.May I not with delight still dreamOf the years of the summer ...

East Virginia Pete Seeger

I was born and raised in east Virginia,North Carolina I did go.There I met some pretty little womanBut her name and age I do not know.Well her hair it was a light brown colorAnd her cheeks were rub...

My Name Is Liza Kalvelage Pete Seeger

My name is Lisa Kalvelage, I was born in NurembergAnd when the trials were held there nineteen years agoIt seemed to me ridiculous to hold a nation all to blameFor the horrors that the world did un...

My Father's Mansion's Many Rooms Pete Seeger

My father's mansion's many roomsHave room for all of His childrenAs long as we do share His loveAnd see that all are free.And see that all are free to growAnd see that all are free to knowAnd free ...

Those Three Are On My Mind Pete Seeger

I think of Andy in the cold wet clayThose three are on my mindWith his comrades down beside himOn that brutal dayThose three are on my mindThere lays young James in his mortal painThose three are o...

Barbara Allen Pete Seeger

Twas in the merry month of MayWhen green buds all were swelling,Sweet William on his death bed layFor love of Barbara Allen.He sent his servant to the townTo the place where she was dwelling,Saying...

Michael Row The Boat Ashore (Live) Pete Seeger

Michael row the boat ashore, hallelujah Michael row the boat ashore, hallelujah Sister help to trim the sails, hallelujah Sister help to trim the sails, hallelujah Jordan's River is deep and wide...

This Land Is Your Land (Live) Pete Seeger

This land is your land, this land is my land,From California, to the New York Island,From the Redwood Forest, to the Gulf Stream Waters,This land was made for you and me.I roamed and rambled, and I...

Bells Of Rhymney Pete Seeger

"Oh what can you give me?Say the sad bells of Rhymney.Is there hope for the future?Cry the brown bells of Merthyr.Who made the mine owner?Say the black bells of Rhondda.And who robbed the miner?Cry...

John Henry Pete Seeger

John Henry was about three days oldsittin' on his papa's kneeHe picked up a hammer and a little piece of steelsaid Hammer's gonna be the death of me Lord LordHammer's gonna be the death of meThe ca...