(The following comments are also on the song page, but I wanted to give the opportunity to comment here.)

I wrote this song after a long day of protesting at the capitol followed by another rally of sorts at the Barrymore Theater that evening. Speakers at that event included Matt Rothschild of the Progressive Magazine, U.S. Rep Tammy Baldwin, and Texas rabble rouser Jim Hightower. One day after this song was written, we performed it at our regular stomping grounds, The Malt House in Madison.

Inspired by the hundreds of thousands of people who have been protesting in Madison, in Wisconsin and around the U.S., I wanted to contribute in my own way to the movement. I wanted to write a song about not only our anger, but also the amazing solidarity we've seen among such a hugely diverse group of people. But I also didn't want to just reminisce. I wanted a call to action.

This song is for you.

Please download it and share it. If you're a musician, feel free to play it. Or if you know some musicians, please share it with them (for the chords download for Word or as a PDF). If you'd like it to reflect the recall effort in your district, please feel free to replace "Scotty" with the name of your senator (i.e. Luther, Glenny, Alberta, Mary, Danny, Sheila, Bobby, Randy, we're coming for you")

We will win, because the people have the power.

Solidarity,

Ken Fitzsimmons and The Kissers