About the Song
(to the tune of "Joe Hill")
I dreamed I heard the voice of Pete
Singing strong & free
Says I, “But Pete, you lost your voice,”
“It never died,” said he (2x)
You used it up at concert halls
And all those picket lines
Says Pete, “I lost my vocal cords
My voice is doing fine (2x)
“Though some would say my voice has died
It’s never been as strong
As when it comes back amplified
By those who sing along (2x)
“For I am like the shantyman
Who stands before the gale
And helps us pull together so
We all can raise the sail (2x)
Now Pete is gone but if you listen
Well you’ll surely hear
His song, his hammer & his bell
Still ringing loud & clear (2x)
“Wisconsin down to Texas
California to Wall Street
When folks Sing Out! for justice then
You’ll hear the voice of Pete" (2x)
(RePete first verse)
Words: Paul Kaplan
Music: Earl Robinson (“Joe Hill”)