The Four Hour Day

1

Gone are the days, when the master class could say,

“We’ll work you long hours for little pay ;

We’ll work you all day and half the night as well.”

But I hear the workers’ voices saying : “You will, like Hell !”

 

(Chorus)

We’re going, we’re going to take a four hour day.

We surely will surprise the boss come First of May.

 

2

Now workers, it’s up to you to say

If you want a general four hour day.

As soon as you are ready, we are with you heart and hand,

All you have to do is join our Union Grand.

 

(Chorus)

 

3

Now working people, we are working far too long ;

That’s why we’ve got this vast unemployed throng.

Give every worker a chance to work each day ;

Let’s join together and to the boss all say :

 

(Chorus)