Union Maid
Embracing Unity: The Fearless Union Maid's Anthem
Lyrics
There once was a union maid, she never was afraid
Introduction of a fearless union maid who never felt fear.
Of goons and ginks and company finks and the deputy sheriffs who made the raid.
Listing various threats like goons, ginks, company finks, and deputy sheriffs who attempted to intimidate union members during a raid.
She went to the union hall when a meeting it was called,
Describing her active participation by attending union hall meetings when called.
And when the Legion boys come 'round
Referring to encounters with the Legion boys, emphasizing her resilience.
She always stood her ground.
Highlighting her determination to stand firm during confrontations.
Oh, you can't scare me, I'm sticking to the union,
Expressing her fearless attitude with the refrain, "Oh, you can't scare me, I'm sticking to the union."
I'm sticking to the union, I'm sticking to the union.
Repetition of the commitment to stick to the union.
Oh, you can't scare me, I'm sticking to the union,
Reiteration of her fearless stance against intimidation.
I'm sticking to the union 'til the day I die.
Emphasizing her commitment to the union until her death.
This union maid was wise to the tricks of company spies,
Acknowledging her awareness of tactics used by company spies and her determination to organize against them.
She couldn't be fooled by a company stool, she'd always organize the guys.
Emphasizing her ability to see through deception and her proactive stance in organizing fellow union members.
She always got her way when she struck for better pay.
Highlighting her success in negotiating for better pay during strikes.
She'd show her card to the National Guard
Describing her readiness to assert her union membership even in the face of the National Guard.
And this is what she'd say
Introducing a phrase she would use when displaying her union card to authorities.
You gals who want to be free, just take a tip from me
Advising women to seek union men for freedom and suggesting joining the ladies' auxiliary for support.
Get you a man who's a union man and join the ladies' auxiliary.
Encouraging women to marry union men for a better life.
Married life ain't hard when you got a union card,
Suggesting that married life becomes easier with a union card.
A union man has a happy life when he's got a union wife.
Concluding with the idea that a union man enjoys a happy life with a union wife.
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