Singing it was a joy. I had the first line buzzing in my head and over the past few days most of the first verse came to me, which meant seeing the full lyrics again really nailed it. Enjoy singing it yourselves!
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Subject: Re: [Dialogue] Song has been cycling in my imagination, remember it?
Here is a link to the Prinz Eugen Marsch. The first part sounds like the inspiration for the song. The words are from the ICA songbook. I am guessing the words were written by European colleagues, perhaps in the early '80's. I will try to sing it
Jim Wiegel
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On Jan 5, 2017, at 17:11, Del Morrill <delhmor@wamail.net> wrote:
Can’t thank you enough for this one, which I wish to pass on to my clients and professional colleagues. Anything I need to know before I do so, like who is this guy and where is he and when was this written?
Thanks again,
Del
And a hopefully happy new year to all.
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Subject: [Dialogue] Song has been cycling in my imagination,remember it?
CITIZEN’S SONG
Tune: Prinz Eugen
Whether given high position
Born to rank or the condition
Of the poorest of the poor
Whether wearing clothes of fashion
Or old rags you couldn't cash in
These things, these things don't endure.
If we work hard, gain high placement
Or for years toil in the basement
Or we have no work that's sure
Even if we turn out lazy
Damned by all the world as crazy
These things, these things don't endure.
Whether gladly into battle
We march forth, or more like cattle
We are driven to the war
Even if we think we're victim
If the outcome is we've licked 'em
These things, these things don't endure.
But if we build new tomorrows
Gladly taking on the sorrows
Which accompany the cure
Or if all we do is chatter
'Bout ideals that just don't matter
These things, these things do endure.
Whether we are implementers
Social pioneers, inventors
Future vision to ensure
Or if we take the position
That it is another's mission
These things, these things do endure.
If we dare act out our passion
For those left out and to fashion
Ways their gifts can be assured
Or if like a sheltered flower
Frightened in a hole we cower
These things, these things do endure.
Therefore colleagues in our caring
Launch the journey with your daring
With your hearts and spirits pure
Join your hands with one another
Every human's now your brother
These things, these things will endure.
Jim Wiegel
Tel. 011-623-936-8671 or 011-623-363-3277
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