[Cccnfbw] ice-cream social

Sat Jan 26 05:15:34 UTC 2013

I think we should choose one of these. I vote for any except for the Glory
Glory Federation one.

Don

From: Cccnfbw [mailto:cccnfbw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Leslie
Fitzpatrick
Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2013 6:50 PM
To: Clark County Chapter, NFB of Washington List
Cc: Leslie Fitzpatrick
Subject: Re: [Cccnfbw] ice-cream social

Thanks Beth I've never heard some of these songs before. They are awesome.
Les Fitzpatrick 

On Jan 24, 2013, at 11:11 AM, Mike Freeman <k7uij at panix.com> wrote:

Check the Independence Market and the publications list on the nfb web site.

Mike Freeman

sent from my iPhone

On Jan 24, 2013, at 10:55, merribeth.manning at comcast.net wrote:

Well I did a google search; and these are all that I can find on the web.

I know Betty had a song book, not sure if she still has one.

Beth

NFB Songs

Battle Song of the NFB

(or Glory, Glory Federation)

Copyright Joseph Huff and Floyd S. Field, 1969

(Tune:  Battle Hymn of the Republic)

Blind eyes have seen the vision of the Federation way;

New White Cane legislation brings the dawn of a new day;

The right of the blind to organize is truly here to stay;

Our Cause goes marching on.

Chorus:

Glory, Glory, Federation;

Glory, Glory, Federation;

Glory, Glory, Federation;

Our Cause goes marching on.

We have seen it in the actions of four hundred chapters strong;

Good leadership and courage have righted many wrongs;

Let's aid NFB's program and join in its Battle Song;

Our Cause goes marching on.

Chorus

tenBroek has sounded trumpet which shall never sound retreat;

We have sifted out the hearts of blind before our Judgment Seat;

Oh, be swift all blind to answer and be jubilant your feet;

Our Cause goes marching on.

Chorus

To aid the blind's long struggle we have formed the NFB;

To free them from their bondage of workshop and agency;

To give a hand to all the blind wherever they may be;

Our Cause goes marching on.

Chorus

The Paratransit Song
Words by Angela Cummings
Tune: "Clementine"

Para-transit, para-transit, para-transit, I did ride.
You have hurt my heart and soul, but most of all you hurt my pride.
Had a rendezvous with my sweetheart set the time for half past eight.
By the time it finally got there, it was almost three hours late.
Then the driver when arriving took away my long white cane.
So I missed a step or two. Now I'm in a searing pain.
So I boarded paratransit looking for an empty seat.
Then another person's wheelchair caught and tripped me off my feet.
Though my port of destination only was a mile away,
Yet I had to cross the Interstate, and the driver took all day.
My return trip I requested from a clerk who could not write.
They forgot where they had left me, so I camped out overnight.
Para-transit, para-transit, you have left me sad and blue.
For the sweetheart whom I once loved is now seeing someone new.
Oh this means of transportation has caused me such a fuss
I'll give up on para-transit, and I'll ride the public bus.

The Library Song
Words by Curtis Willoughby
Tune: Tramp, Tramp, Tramp, the Boys Are Marching 

1.  At the mailbox I sit thinking of the book I need,
And the library so cold and far away.
And the tears they fill my eyes 'spite of all that I can do
When I think of what the library will say.
(Chorus)
"Wait, wait, wait, your book's not in yet.
We'll try to have it next year without fail.
We are not your corner store. We cannot do any more.
After all, we know just one percent read Braille."

2.  'Cause they're running out of space. "For your book there is no place.
The demand for it, you see, is far too low.
How about a light romance or a novel set in France,
For we mostly serve the elderly, you know."
(Chorus)

3.  So at home and on the job I am waiting for the day
When the mail man will come up to my door
With the book that I have sought and not the one they thought
That my profile showed I should be asking for.
(Chorus)

The White Cane Freedom March
Tune: As the Caissons Go Rolling Along

1.  Over hill over dale we will hit the concrete trail
As our white canes go tapping along,
Down the block, across the street, walking on our own two feet,
As our white canes go tapping along, 
On the job or at home, wherever we may roam, yes, independent and free, NFB!
We will find our way at night or in the day as our white canes go tapping
along.

2.  On a bus, on a train, even flying on a plane as our white canes go
tapping along,
As we board, find our seat, no great danger shall we meet as our white canes
go tapping along.
We're the able blind, so leave your carts behind. Don't put us in your
holding tank, no thanks.
We'll meet no harm; don't view us with alarm as our white canes go tapping
along.

3.  On we go at full speed no contraptions do we need as our white canes go
tapping along.
No rough tiles for our feet, nor the traffic signals' tweet as our white
canes go tapping along.
No Ph.D's, just skillful travelers please, teaching blind people to be free,
NFB!
And the rehab snobs can go and find real jobs as our white canes go tapping
along.
As our white canes go tapping along.

The Blind Go Marching
Words by Louisiana Center for the Blind Students

The blind go marching one by one, hurrah hurrah.
The blind go marching two by two, hurrah hurrah.
The blind go marching three by three,
We're making NFB history,
As we all come together at Washington Seminar.

tap tap tap tap tap tap tap tap

The blind go marching four by four, hurrah hurrah.
The blind go marching five by five, hurrah hurrah.
The blind go marching six by six,
We're shaping national politics,
As we all come together at Washington Seminar.

tap tap tap tap tap tap tap tap

The blind go marching seven by seven, hurrah hurrah.
The blind go marching eight by eight, hurrah hurrah.
The blind go marching nine by nine,
We're keeping Jernigan's dreams alive,
As we all come together at Washington Seminar.

tap tap tap tap tap tap tap tap

The blind go marching ten by ten, hurrah hurrah.
The blind go marching ten by ten, hurrah hurrah.
The blind go marching ten by ten,
And next year we'll be back again,
As we all come together at Washington Seminar.

tap tap tap tap tap tap tap tap

The blind go marching all as one, hurrah hurrah.
The blind go marching all as one, hurrah hurrah.
The blind go marching all as one,
And we won't give up till the job is done,
As we all come together at Washington Seminar.

  _____  

From: "Christine Carstensen" <Shewhowaits at comcast.net>
To: "Clark County Chapter, NFB of Washington List" <cccnfbw at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2013 6:40:23 AM
Subject: Re: [Cccnfbw] ice-cream social

Hi Don

How can I find out about NFB songs, is that information available on the NFB
site? I couldn't find any.

Is there a definite response from fellow NFB members to help at the Ice
Cream Social?

I don't know for sure if Lee and I can help out this time.

Last years event was very streamlined and the different flavored toppings
was a great success with the students. Thank you everyone who has taken part
in helping at the Ice Cream Social.

Chris

From: Cccnfbw [mailto:cccnfbw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Don Mitchell
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2013 7:43 PM
To: cccnfbw at nfbnet.org
Subject: [Cccnfbw] ice-cream social

I talked to Adrianne today. We are not doing anything except for ice-cream.
Adrianne and I agree that it is not appropriate for the kids to ask us for
more than what we have offered. Bob and Don will be meeting with the kids
soon to discuss the activity.

If any of you have a suggestion for a song for us to do let me know.

Don

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