1. I dreamed I heard the voice of Pete singing strong and free
Says I, "But Pete, you lost your voice," "It never died," said he
"It never died," said he.
2. You used it up at concert halls, and all those picket lines
Says Pete, "I lost my vocal chords, my voice is doing fine
My voice is doing fine."
3. "Though some would say my voice has died, it's never been as strong
As when it comes back amplified by those who sing along
By those who sing along."
4. "For I am like the shantyman who stands before the gale
And helps us pull together so we all can raise the sail
We all can raise the sail."
5. And just before my dream was o'er he left me with these words
"When what you sing comes from the heart you always will be heard
You always will be heard."
Repete first verse.
Words: Paul Kaplan (Paul Kaplan Music ASCAP)
Music: Earl Robinson ("Joe Hill")