Sea Green Singers - (Not) In
My Name - Printed Score - To see an enlarged image without headings
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| Not In My Name - new words
2011 1. We can see the forces gathering Like so may times before Working for us, they say, As they cut more and more. They are claiming to be standing for democracy But their voices would be silenced if democracy could speak Chorus: You're not doing it in my name! You're not doing it in my name! (8 times altogether) |
2. Politicians from their pedestals, Talk of 'big society' For 'community' and 'self help', Read 'bonuses' and 'greed', We're the champions of justice, Of that there is no doubt But if justice could speak we tell you Justice would shout. |
| (Not) In My Name - Words and Music Mal
Finch 1. We can see the forces gathering like so many times before "Working for Peace," they say; preparing for war They are claiming to be standing for democracy But their voices would be silenced if democracy could speak... Chorus: You're not doing it in my name! You're not doing it in my name! (8 times altogether) 2. Make no mistake this outrage is a deed to be condemned But for people seeking liberty the U.S.A.'s no friend. Well, remember South East Asia, Palestine and East Timor: If liberty could speak, I tell you liberty would roar: Chorus: |
3. They shout about the terrorists and
seek to pin the blame On a fundamentalist bigot funded by the C I A And as night falls back in Gaza - another twenty die If humanity could speak, well, humanity would cry: Chorus: 4. Politicians from their pedestals will talk of bravery For "noble" and "heroic" read " self-interest" and "greed" We're the champions of order; of that there is no doubt But if human rights could speak, I tell you human rights would shout: Chorus 5. Arms dealers make their fortunes on the backs of those who die While leaders without vision prepare for genocide To those who claim to represent me, I can smell hypocrisy I don't give my permission, no, you cannot speak for me. Chorus: |