Phil Ochs - What Are You Fighting For Lyrics
Pre>C f emOh you tell me that theres danger to the land you call your ownF em amAnd you watch them build the war machine right beside your homeC f emAnd you tell me that youre ready to go marchin to the warDm g7 cI know youre set for fighting, but what are you fighting for?Before you pack your rifle and sail across the seaJust think upon the southern part of the land that you call freeOh, theres many kinds of slavery and weve found many moreI know youre set for fightin, but what are you fighting for?And before you walk out on your job in answer to the callJust think about the millions who have no job at allAnd the men who wait for handouts with their eyes upon the floorOh I know youre set for fighting, but what are you fighting for?[this verse is not in the sheet music]Turn on your tv, turn it on so loudAnd watch the fool a smiling there and tell me that youre proudAnd listen to your radio, the noise it starts to pourOh I know youre set for fighting, but what are you fighting for?Read your morning papers, read every single lineAnd tell me if you can believe that simple world you findRead every slanted word till your eyes are getting sore,I know youre set for fighting, but what are you fighting for?And listen to your leaders, the ones who won the raceAs they stand right there before you and lie into your faceIf you ever try to buy them, you know what they stand forI know youre set for fighting, but what are you fighting for?Put ragged clothes upon your back and sleep upon the ground,And tell police about your rights as they drag you down,And ask them as they lead you to some deserted door,Yes, I know youre set for fightin, but what are you fightin for?But the hardest thing Ill ask you, if you will only tryIs take your children by their hands and look into their eyesAnd there youll see the answer you should have seen beforeIf youll win the wars at home, therell be no fighting anymore/pre>
