OCCUPY GUITARMY

“188th” Verse:  | D |  A | A | D | Chorus: | G | G |  D | A |

"Joe Hill” Alfred Hayes

I dreamed I saw Joe Hill last night Alive as you or me Says I, But Joe, you're ten years dead I never died, says he I never died, says he

In Salt Lake, Joe, says I to him Him standing by my bed They framed you on a murder charge Says Joe, But I ain't dead Says Joe, But I ain't dead

The copper bosses killed you, Joe They shot you, Joe, says I Takes more than guns to kill a man Says Joe, I didn't die Says Joe, I didn't die

And standing there as big as life And smiling with his eyes Joe says, What they forgot to kill Went on to organize Went on to organize

Joe Hill ain't dead, he says to me Joe Hill ain't never died Where working men are out on strike Joe Hill is at their side Joe Hill is at their side

From San Diego up to Maine In every mine and mill Where workers strike and organize Says he, You'll find Joe Hill Says he, You'll find Joe Hill

Guitarmy will be having an epic sing along at Mike May's memorial this Saturday (August 15th, 4:00 - 7:00 PM) at the Unitarian Church of Staten Island. If you were a friend, fellow activist, neighbor, family member or movement person showing solidarity, bring out your acoustic instrument and join us.

Stiff Little Fingers “Nobody’s Hero” video plus lyrics

Jacob George “We Support the Troops”

Jacob George “188th”

Bill Withers “Lean On Me”

Vex “You Talk Against the System”

“Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me ‘Round”

Guitar part is a continuous groove, slow

| Bm | G | D | A | What we need are teachers /who understand the history / of this country What we need  / is a decent living wage/ so people ain’t cold and hungry What we need / is bicycle trails / across this beautiful nation What we need / are more trees and less / play stations What we need is / a justice system / that seeks the truth What we need / are more books /  and less boots What we need is love For every woman and man from southern Louisiana to the mountains of Afghanistan Now, it’s true, the troops need support the support to come home Treatment and jobs and love for the soul (love for the soul) You see, war ain’t no good / for the human condition I lost a piece of who I was /on every single mission And I’m tellin’ you / don’t thank me for what I’ve done

NOBODY'S HERO - STIFF LITTLE FINGERS

I think it's time we talked this over I think you've taken this too far I never wanted to be different Didn't ask to be nobody's star

Try to take control of it Cos what you see is what you get Try to take control of it and not me

You say there's talk of revolution (so what's new?!) You say there's fighting in the air You think that I've got the solutions But do you really think that's fair?

Try to take control of it Cos what you see is what you get Try to take control of it and not me

(Chorus:) Don't wanna be nobody's hero I don't wanna be nobody's star Don't wanna be nobody's hero Get up get out be what you are

You think it's time you took me over To do what you can't do yourself But don't let heroes get your kicks for you It's up to you and no one else

Try to take control of it Cos what you see is what you get Try to take control of it and you'll see

(Chorus:) Don't wanna be nobody's hero I don't wanna be nobody's star Don't wanna be nobody's hero Get up get out be what you are

We’re heartbroken to announce that fellow guitarmist Mike May died last week after a long illness in Staten Island. A tireless protestor, rabble rouser, and lifelong punk rocker, Mike lived and loved to the fullest and demanded justice for all with every breath.

Here’s the Houston punk band, Vex, featuring Mike May on vocals:

if a song could be freedom…organized sounds of resistance

Interference Archive exhibit June 25 – September 6, 2015 131 8th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215 Opening Thursday June 25, 7-10 pm