There Is Power in a Union
Quick Answer — There Is Power in a Union Lyrics
[00:21.58] There is power in a factory, power in the land
[00:26.88] Power in the hands of a worker
[00:31.66] But it all amounts to nothing if together we don't stand
[00:36.83] There is power in a Union
Folk
1988
English
There Is Power in a Union Full Lyrics
There is power in a factory, power in the land
Power in the hands of a worker
But it all amounts to nothing if together we don't stand
There is power in a Union
Now the lessons of the past were all learned with workers' blood
The mistakes of the bosses we must pay for
From the cities and the farmlands to trenches full of mud
War has always been the bosses' way, sir
The Union forever defending our rights
Down with the blackleg, all workers unite
With our brothers and our sisters from many far off lands
There is power in a Union
Now I long for the morning that they realise
Brutality and unjust laws can not defeat us
But who'll defend the workers who cannot organise
When the bosses send their lackies out to cheat us?
Money speaks for money, the Devil for his own
Who comes to speak for the skin and the bone
What a comfort to the widow, a light to the child
There is power in a Union
The Union forever defending our rights
Down with the blackleg, all workers unite
With our brothers and our sisters together we will stand
There is power in a Union.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was "There Is Power in a Union" by Billy Bragg released?
"There Is Power in a Union" by Billy Bragg was released in 1988.
What genre is "There Is Power in a Union" by Billy Bragg?
"There Is Power in a Union" by Billy Bragg is a Folk song.
What are the opening lyrics of "There Is Power in a Union"?
The opening lyrics are: "[00:21.58] There is power in a factory, power in the land"
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