"Spanish Civil War Song" lyrics
"Spanish Civil War Song"
Here's a story about Franco's Spain today. I don't know the title, Spanish Lament or something. It's based partly on a Spanish Civil War song.
Oh, say do you remember
Twenty-five years ago?
They fought the fascist army
They fought the fascist foe
Do you remember Franco
Hitler's old ally?
He butchered Spain's democracy
Half a million free men died
Aye, aye, aye, aye
Did you wonder why?
Did you ever pause and cry?
And don't forget the churches
And the sad role that they played
They crucified their people
And worked the devil's trade
But now the wounds are healing
With the passing on of time
So we send them planes and rifles
And recognize their crime
Aye, aye, aye, aye
Did you wonder why?
Did you ever pause and cry?
So spend your tourist dollars
And turn your heads away
Forget about the slaughter
It's the price we all must pay
For now the world's in struggle
To win we all must bend
So dim the light in freedom's soul
Sleep well tonight, my friend
Aye, aye, aye, aye
Did you wonder why?
Did you ever pause and cry?
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compilation:
"The Broadside Tapes 1" (1989)
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