Lyrics and Vocals: The late, great American country music singer, songwriter, guitarist, and fiddler Merle Haggard(April 6, 1937 – April 6, 2016).
Are The Good Times Really Over ?
I wish a buck was still silver. It was back when the country was strong, Back before Elvis, And before the Vietnam war came along. Before The Beatles and ‘Yesterday’, When a man could still work, still would. The best of the free life behind us now, And are the good times really over for good? Are we rolling down hill, Like a snowball headed for Hell? With no kind of chance, For the Flag or the Liberty Bell*. Wish a Ford and a Chevy, Could still last ten years, like they should. Is the best of the free life behind us now? Are the good times really over for good? I wish Coke was still Cola, And a joint was a bad place to be. It was back before Nixon lied to us all on TV. Before microwave ovens, When a girl could still cook and still would. The best of the free life behind us now, Are the good times really over for good? Are we rolling down hill, Like a snowball headed for Hell? With no kind of chance, For the Flag or the Liberty Bell. Wish a Ford and a Chevy, Could still last ten years, like they should. Is the best of the free life behind us now? Are the good times really over for good? Stop rolling down hill, Like a snowball headed for Hell. Stand up for the Flag, And let’s all ring the Liberty Bell. Let’s make a Ford and a Chevy, That’ll still last ten years like they should. The best of the free life is still yet to come, The good times ain’t over for good.
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“Proclaim Liberty Throughout All the Land Unto All the Inhabitants thereof.” * In its early years, the Liberty Bell, (Philadelphia, US State Of Philadelphia) previously called the ‘State House Bell’ or ‘Old State House Bell’, was used to summon lawmakers to legislative sessions and to alert citizens about public meetings and proclamations. The bell was used as a symbol of freedom during the Cold War and was a popular site for protests in the 1960s.
Vocals: American folk singer and social activist Pete Seeger. Lyrics: American folk singer-songwriter Tom Paxton. [The song is about the American school system, that stands accused of misinforming children giving them an optimistic outlook on history and just one of many protest songs written by Tom Paxton].
What Did You Learn In School Today?
What did you learn in school today, Dear little boy of mine? What did you learn in school today, Dear little boy of mine?
I learned that Washington never told a lie, I learned that soldiers seldom die, I learned that everybody’s free, And that’s what the teacher said to me, And that’s what I learned in school today, That’s what I learned in school.
What did you learn in school today, Dear little boy of mine? What did you learn in school today, Dear little boy of mine?
I learned that policemen are my friends, I learned that justice never ends, I learned that murderers die for their crimes, Even if we make a mistake sometime, And that’s what I learned in school today, That’s what I learned in school
What did you learn in school today, Dear little boy of mine? What did you learn in school today, Dear little boy of mine?
I learned our government must be strong; It’s always right and never wrong! Our leaders are the finest men, And we elect them again and again, And that’s what I learned in school today, That’s what I learned in school.
What did you learn in school today, Dear little boy of mine? What did you learn in school today, Dear little boy of mine?
I learned that war is not so bad, I learned about the great once we have had. We fought in Germany and in France And some day I might get my chance. And that’s what I learned in school today, That’s what I learned in school.
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Every May Bealtaine is presented as a nationwide festival celebrating age and creativity.
Tipperary County Library Service, in conjunction with Tipperary Arts Office, are delighted to present a full and varied programme across all the libraries.
Continuing from tomorrow:
Tuesday 14th May at 1:15pm – Wellness with Sarah Covey ETB.
Tuesday 14th May, at 6:15pm – Movie Night ‘Thelma & Louise’.
Wednesday 15th May at 2:30pm“Hello How are You- Afternoon Tea.”
Friday 17th May at 11:30pm – Line Dancing with Bernie Corbett.
You canlocate the Cashel Library building, situated on Friar Street, Lady’s Well, Cashel, Co. Tipperary, HERE. (G487+RX)
Note: All events are free, however, booking is essential please – Tel: 062-63825.
Cashel Library will host an exciting schedule of events for their annual Bealtaine (Irish-Month of May) Festival, which will kick off on Friday May 3rd next.
Hereunder is a full outline of Bealtaine events happening at Cashel Library, Cashel, in Co. Tipperary, however, do keep in mind that booking is essential to all these free events [Tel. No: 062 63825], with a policy of ‘First come first served.’
Friday, May 3rd – 10:00am: “Sing Your Way Down Memory Lane,” a session with Suzanne Buttimer. Friday, May 3rd – 11.30am: Line Dancing Session, with Bernie Corbett. Tuesday, May 7th – 1:15pm: Wellness Course, with Jennie Hannigan. Friday, May 10th – 11.30am: Line Dancing Session, with Bernie Corbett. Saturday May 11th – 10:00am->12:30pm: Memoir Writing Workshop. Monday May 13th – 11:00am->1:00pm: Karoke Sing-A-Long. Tuesday May 14th – 11:00am->1:15pm: ‘Memory Cafe’. Tuesday May 14th – 1:15pm: Wellness Course with Jennie Hannigan. Wednesday May 15th – 2:30pm: ‘Hello How Are You?’ Afternoon tea. Friday May 17th – 10:30am: Performance by St John the Baptist Girl School. Friday May 17th – 11.30am: Line Dancing Session with Bernie Corbett. Tuesday May 21st – 1:15pm: Wellness Course with Jennie Hannigan. Saturday May 18th – 11:00: Upcycling Workshop with Mairead Kennedy. Monday May 20th – 10:00am: ‘Sketchbook of Ireland’, Workshop. Friday May 24th – 11.30am: Line Dancing Session with Bernie Corbett. Saturday May 25th – 10:00am -> 12:30pm: Memoir Writing Workshop. Tuesday May 28th – 1:15pm: Wellness Course with Jennie Hannigan.
You canlocate the Cashel Library building, situated on Friar Street, Lady’s Well, Cashel, Co. Tipperary, HERE. (G487+RX)
Reminder: Booking is Essential – To Tel.: 062-63825 Please.
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