Mainstream renditions usually leave out the verses about private property and public assistance

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[–] 216 points 1 month ago (3 children)

I roamed and rambled, and I followed my footsteps

To the sparkling sands of her diamond deserts

All around me a voice was a-sounding

This land was made for you and me

There was a big, high wall there that tried to stop me

Sign was painted, said "Private Property"

But on the back side, it didn't say nothing

This land was made for you and me

In the shadow of the steeple I saw my people

By the relief office, I seen my people

As they stood there hungry, I stood there asking

Is this land made for you and me?

They need to bring these verses back in the mainstream renditions of the song, but it's obvious why they don't.

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  • [–] 21 points 1 month ago

    when i was in grade school (1970s, minnesota) we had a morning song before classes and another at the end of the day.

    the whole school sang.

    this one, including these verses, was one of the songs. it was also a staple in a music program each year for one of the grades to do during a performance for the parents.

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