Lyrics:  Paula Miller, Piedmont Raging Grannies Tune:  Yankee Doodle   11/21/25

Carolina Stands Together

Verse 1

Carolina folks unite

We  look out for each other,

Neighbors marching day and night,

Defending one another.

Chorus

Carolina stands as one,

Voices getting louder—

When we guard our neighbors’ rights,

We all grow much prouder!

Verse 2

Families facing sudden fear,

Raids that come unbidden,

But people gather far and ne-ar,

And no one stays hidden.

Chorus

Carolina stands as one,

Hands and hearts together—

Brave enough to speak the truth

In any kind of weather!

Verse 3

Some officials try to make

Rules that spread suspicion,

Turning towns into a state

Policed by new division.

Chorus

Carolina stands as one,

Shining through the tension—

Power used to sow distrust 

Meets its own dissension!

Verse 4

Freedom isn’t kept by fear,

It lives in how we treat folks;

When you push too hard, it’s clear

That heavy hands provoke folks.

Chorus

Carolina stands as one,

People won’t be quiet—

Justice grows when every day

People rise and try it!

Verse 5

So raise your voice and lend a hand,

Hold the line together;

What is built on care will sta-nd

Longer than bad weather.

Final Chorus

Carolina stands as one,

Hope is marching steady—

When the people lead the way,

Their power is always ready!