Zanerbob

Lyrics

THEY’RE TRYING TO TAKE IT ALL AWAY

It’s been a long, long time ago.
That’s why not many people know
About the time when workers fought
For the few rights that we’ve got.

They got beaten down with sticks and bats.
They stood their ground, they showed them that
The boss may have the lion’s share
But he’d have none without us there.

Now we have a congress
That’s totally sold out.
They want to dismantle
Everything that we’re about.

They’re taking it away.
They’re taking it away.
They’re trying to take it all away.

Money goes like no tomorrow
If it’s for bombs and war and sorrow
The bridges, dams, and interstates
Are underfunded and decayed.
The wealthy hide their precious gains
And profit from our loss and pain.

They’ve passed laws for years to
take our money and our rights
Now our foolish President
wants to keep his job for life

They’re taking it away.
They’re taking it away.
They’re trying to take it all away.