The End of Silence
The End of SilenceMelody: The Sound of SilenceLyrics by Sheila Plotkin for the Raging Grannies of Madison Hello darkness, it’s Code RedAnother lesson in sheer dreadBecause a shooter might be creepingWe’ll…
A Republic – If You Can Keep It
“A Republic – If You Can Keep It.”Lyrics: Sheila Plotkin, Kathy Miner for the Raging Grannies of MadisonTunes: Auld Lang Syne & We Shall Not Be Moved Should our Constitution be…
Now in America
Now in AmericaMelody: God Bless AmericaLyrics: Sheila Plotkin for the Raging Grannies of MadisonNow in AmericaICE // shatters lawsUninvitedPower-blightedThey killed ReNEE Good without cause.MinneapolisLA, ChicagoMemphis, Portland, and DC too …How…
Up at the North Pole
Up at the North Pole, Santa sees Elves are sick, they cough and wheeze.They need medicine for their ills,But tariffs raised the cost of pills. Ho, ho, ho! How’s your health? …
Lincoln’s Legacy
Hallelujah, Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah You know democracy will fail When leaders’ souls are up for sale When money rules, the wealthy make the choices When lies are told…
America the Turbulent
Divided now, by choices madeWith fear left in their wake.How do we mend this fracturing?Our common good’s at stake. CHORUS: America, America Don’t let injustice win Unite, and fight for…
My Country Has Been Sold
My country has been soldTo billionaires with goldIt’s. Them. I. Fear.New districts cracked and packed,Our civil rights attacked,And corporate-written laws a fact.Their path is clear.To them, we’re all pack mules,No…
We Will Sing Wisconsin’s Song
We will sing Wisconsin’s song; It has a message all should hearIt is a song of proud resistance, there’s no trace of doubt or fearOligarchs are now in charge, and…
No Never No More
CHORUS: And it’s no, nay, never [clap 4 times] No nay never no more Will I keep my voice quiet / As I’ve done before!They came for the teachers,…
There Might Be a Gun
Teacher told me there might be a gun.I’ll have to hide or run. There might be a gun.I want to learn to read. There might be a gun.I am afraid…
Too Many Children Have Died
How many drills in your primary schoolBefore the kids are secure?How many times have they called “Code Red”And is that enough to be sure?How many weapons of war are for…
We Are the Guardrails Now
CHORUS: Pay attention, we're the guardrails now. Did we mention, we're the guardrails now? We have the pow'r to rescue our democracy. We are the guardrails now.Find a community,…
The Oligarchy is Here
The oligarchy / is hereAnd billionaires rule / with utter impunityThey’ve taken the vo-ters’ giftAnd now, POW, we’re going right off the cliff!Those government jobs / are plumsThey offer the…
It’s a Coup!
It’s a coup. Yes, a coupAnd no other term will doDonald Trump clearly thinks he’s a king.Broligarchs make their marksCutting funds and closing parksThey’re sure we cannot do anything. CHORUS: …
The Enemy Within
We’re old enough. We’ve heard this song beforeIt’s from the 1930s score.They talked of enemies from within.It’s a familiar theme,More than just a frightening dream.Its drumbeat ushered the holocaust in.We…