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Mother Jones On the Line Lyrics by Ben Bedford

Land of the Shadows

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Ain't gonna swing that pick no more
Ain't gonna swing that pick no more
Ain't gonna ride the coal car down to hell's back door
Ain't gonna swing that pick no more
Ain't gonna buy from the company store
Ain't gonna buy from the company store
I've seen the company's heart exposed
It's made of coal and iron ore
Ain't gonna buy from the company store
Let the scabs break the strike
Jesus knows I'd like to see 'em try
I live or die by number 9
Get Mother Jones on the line
My brother died when the roof caved in
My brother died whеn the roof caved in
And the company didn't еven raise a stone over him
My brother died when the roof caved in
My wife, she cries when I come home late
My wife, she cries when I come home late
She swears to god she sees me meet my brother's fate
My wife she cries when I come home late
Let the scabs break the strike
Jesus knows I'd like to see 'em try
I live or die by number 9
Get Mother Jones on the line
Ain't gonna swing that pick no more
Ain't gonna swing that pick no more
Ain't gonna ride the coal car down to hell's back door
Ain't gonna swing that pick no more
Until we get what we deserve
Until we get what we deserve
I've had enough of crooked promises and forked tongue words
Until we get what we deserve
Ain't gonna swing that pick no more
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Ben Bedford

Ben Bedford

About “Mother Jones On the Line” by Ben Bedford

Read the complete lyrics to "Mother Jones On the Line" by Ben Bedford from the album "Land of the Shadows". On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Country, Folk, Aa (Check Description).

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"Mother Jones On the Line" is credited to Ben Bedford. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Mother Jones On the Line" appears on "Land of the Shadows".

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