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Songs

Songs we've sung, written, and added to the central library.

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  1. School of the Americas

    2014 · Kay Thode · to the tune of School Days

    Kay Thode School days, school days, Murderous and cruel days. We’re paying taxes to train those guys, Who torture and murder in the guise Of protecting democracy. Oh, what a…

    War & Peace
  2. School of the Assassins

    2013 · Monica Zucker · to the tune of My Country 'Tis of Thee

    (lower voices) Bring rebels to their knees. We need some expertise: Call SOA! Send our best men to learn To torture, shock, and burn Those who-o fo-or freedom yearn– The-ey…

    Government & Power War & Peace
  3. School of the Assassins 2

    2025 · Unlisted Songwriter · to the tune of School Days

    School days, school days, Murderous and cruel days. We’re paying taxes to train those guys. Who torture and murder in the guise Of protecting democracy. Oh, what a cruel irony!…

    Soldiers & Veterans War & Peace
  4. Scientists’ Lament

    2013 · Monica Zucker · to the tune of Battle Hymn of the Republic

    We can’t say “global warming.” We can’t say “Studies show…” We can’t say “greenhouse gasses,” We can’t say “Now we know…” We’ve got to hide our science– Never mention Kyoto,…

    Environment & Energy
  5. Securities, Securitas!

    2013 · Unlisted Songwriter · to the tune of Finiculi,, Finicula

    Some think the world was made for corporations, Just like World Com, And like Enron, For frauds and scams and shady exploitation, When with aplomb They drop the bomb. And…

    Business & Economy
  6. Shirley, Shirley

    2025 · Laurie Rostholder · to the tune of Bicycle Built for Two

    By Laurie Rostholder Shirley Shirley We always will miss you And we know that You’d hate to see us blue So we’ll sing about your capers Your picture in the…

    Granny Life
  7. Sing Out

    2013 · Unlisted Songwriter · to the tune of John Brown's Body

    We sing the many causes and we protest many wrongs We try to make a diff’rence with our hats and with our songs We fight against indifference and outright prejudice…

    Granny Life
  8. Single Payer Blues

    2009 · Kay Thode · to the tune of St. James Infirmary

    I went to the insurance company.They turned my claim down there, Said it wasn’t covered, And they really didn’t care. O, I went to see my doctor, And he said…

    Healthcare
  9. Slow Down Ye Frantic Shoppers

    2013 · Unlisted Songwriter · to the tune of God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen

    Slow down ye frantic shoppers, for there’s something we must say. If you would spare a moment all the stores won’t run away. Big business has been telling us what…

    Business & Economy Holiday & Celebrations
  10. Someone to Watch Over Me

    2013 · Monica Zucker · to the tune of of same name

    Eric Holder, do you think I'm a spy? I know that I Cannot see why Someone should watch over me. Must there always be surveillance and taps? Is it perhaps…

    Government & Power Human & Civil Rights
  11. Song of Wall Street

    2013 · Unlisted Songwriter · to the tune of Sing a Song of Sixpence

    Sing a song of Wall Street Pockets full of cash Billionaires and traders Made our lives go crash The banker’s in his counting house Counting out his profits The Congress…

    Business & Economy Government & Power
  12. Stand and Deliver

    2014 · Carolyn Hale · to the tune of Sweet Betsy From Pike

    by Carolyn Hale Come all you great leaders at Olympia’s heart— Don’t fail the needy, please do your part. We hear you support us, but wait in the cold. Funded…

    Government & Power Healthcare
  13. Stay the Course

    2025 · Unlisted Songwriter · to the tune of Let It Snow

    Oh, the reign of Hussein was frightful But the oil is so delightful That as long as we’ve got the force Stay the course, stay the course stay the course!…

    War & Peace
  14. Stop Making Missiles

    2025 · Unlisted Songwriter · to the tune of Pack Up Your Troubles

    Don’t use our taxes to build submarines Stop making missiles And think! think! think! Think of the jobs and schools and homes we need, Change from war to peace. Roads…

    War & Peace
  15. Stop the Sweeps

    2018 · Linda Jansen

    To the tune of Chim Chim Cheree There’s money in banks that will never get used And people who need it for housing & shoes What wicked system has such…

    Human & Civil Rights
  16. Stop Wasting Money on FFTF (August 2000)

    2014 · Kay Thode · to the tune of Pack Up Your Troubles

    Stop wasting money on FFTF And clean, clean, clean Clean up the messes you’ve already made And don’t make any more. FFTF’s not needed To make those isotopes, So, shut…

    Environment & Energy Local Issues
  17. Stop, Listen

    2025 · Jo-Hanna Read · to the tune of For What It's Worth

    there's something happening here look around you it's coming clear we see young people everywhere tellin' us that we need to care it's time to stop // listen, what's that…

    Government & Power
  18. Sue We Are Amazed by You

    2025 · Pia Rostholder · to the tune of Bicycle Built for Two

    Lyrics: Pia Rostholder Sue Kay Sue Kay We are amazed by you Really astonished By all of the things you do There’s actions, meetings, planning So many things you’re handling…

    Granny Life
  19. Supercalifragilistic Super Sue

    2025 · Nita Lott

    Supercalifragilistic, here comes Super Sue Always fearless showing up, modeling what to do She feeds us, laughs with us and drives us, too A very happy 80th birthday to our…

    Granny Life
  20. Take Care of You!

    2013 · Ann Smith · to the tune of Enjoy Yourself, It's Later Than You Think

    Take care of you! You have so much to do. Take care of you! Yor work is never through. You can say no! Cause you’re important too. Take care of…

    Granny Life