The Ballad of Joe Hill lyrics

I dreamed I saw Joe Hill last night

Alive as you or me

Says I, "But Joe, you're ten years dead"

"I never died", says he

"I never died", says he

In Salt Lake City, "Joe," says I,

Him standing by my bed

"They framed you on a murder charge"

Says Joe, "But I ain't dead"

Says Joe, "But I ain't dead"

"The copper bosses killed you, Joe

They shot you, Joe", says I

"Takes more than guns to kill a man"

Says Joe, "I didn't die"

Says Joe, "I didn't die"

And standing there as big as life,

And smiling with his eyes

Says Joe, "What they can never kill,

Went on to organize"

Went on to organize

From San Diego up to Maine

In every mine and mill

Where workers striked and organize

It's there you'll find Joe Hill

It's there you'll find Joe Hill

I dreamed I saw Joe Hill last night

Alive as you or me

Says I, "But Joe, you're ten years dead"

"I never died", says he

"I never died", says he

"I never died", says he

• Artist:Paul Robeson
• Album:20 Songs & Transatlantic Exchange