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Joe Hill

I dreamed I saw Joe Hill last night alive as you and me
Says I, "But Joe you're ten years dead." "I never died," said he
"I never died," said he.

"In Salt Lake City, Joe" said I, him standing by my bed
"They framed you on a murder charge". Said Joe "But I ain't dead,"
Said Joe "But I ain't dead,"

"The copper bosses shot 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"

Joe Hill stood there as large as life and smiling with his eyes
Said Joe "What they forgot to kill, went on to organize"
"Went on to organize"

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From San Diego up to Maine, in every mine and mill
Where working men come out on strike, it's there you'll find Joe Hill
It's there you'll find Joe Hill

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