“Wake Up America” is the Royal Peace Song of the Day for Friday, September 30th. I found this song as a CodePink songsheet. It is to the tune of “Row, Row, Row Your Boat”.

Writing topical songs, about current events or important issues you are ruminating about, is a great way to blend working for peace with playing for peace. Consider creating your own piece of peace culture, by taking a favorite song or nursery rhyme, and adding lyrics about peace and/or justice.

For more chants and songs, both old and new, you can also check out “Good Chants for a Lively Picketline” at Syracuse Cultural Workers website: here.

Wake Up, America
(To the tune: Row, Row, Row Your Boat)

Wake up, America!
Work for peace, not war.
Justice, freedom, rights for all
That’s what we’re standing for.
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End the war in Iraq,
Export arms no more.
No new bombing of Iran–
Don’t start another war.