Tuesday Morning Patriots
Our loyal troops in uniform are on the line for you,
They do their job at any cost, I’m grateful that they do.
But all of us can join the fight wherever we may be,
‘Cause Tuesday Morning Patriots will keep our country free.
Chorus:
Yes, Tuesday Morning Patriots are marching to the polls,
To exercise their voting rights with fire in their souls,
With ballots, not with bullets, they’ll send their message clear,
Our country needs good leadership, the time is now, it’s here!
Our right to vote has been secured by fire, blood and sweat,
Millions struggled, fought and died, and we must not forget!
Don’t let your country slip away! Let your voice be heard!
Just SHOUT into that ballot box, they’ll hear your every word!
Chorus:
Never say that one small vote can’t turn this land around,
One plus one, a million strong, will make a mighty sound!
You have the choice, do nothing, and nothing’s what you’ll get,
But take a small step to the polls, you’ll make a winning bet!
Chorus:
Make no complaint November fourth* when we get the news,
Of who will be sworn in to lead and who gets walking shoes;
Don’t wait! November third* join voters proud to serve,
And let the slackers who stay home get just what they deserve!
* Revised For the 2020 National Election. Change dates for other Election Days.
Any 4/4 tune -- such as Battle Hymn of the Republic -- could work!
© 2004 Joan D. Levin. May be used freely for any non-commercial purpose.
(Here's my original tune! Thanks to Laura Fenster for making this lead sheet!)
Please see much more about this song at:
https://joansoccasionalpoems.blogspot.com/2020/08/tuesday-morning-patriots-2020.html