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We thought it was over when Franco was dead
We’d kicked out the fascists and put them to bed
We wanted the freedom but what did we get?
Stand up with us now - don’t live to regret

If Madrid wins this battle democracy’s dead
It’s time to rise up, start using your head
The war is not over, not over for sure
Come people be heard - we’ve been here before

Rise up, rise up with the Catalan folk
They’re taking our freedom, this isn’t a joke
Rise up, rise up with the Catalan folk,
Give us support and give us some hope

We thought it was over in ’75
With Franco dictator no longer alive
But that’s not today the way it is here
The Catalans protesting, you can feel their fear

Arresting officials, not allowing a choice
The Catalans screaming, “We’ve all got a voice!”
Be it yes, be it no, we’re going to go
We’re sick of Madrid, we want people to know

Rise up, rise up with the Catalan folk
They’re taking our freedom, this isn’t a joke
Rise up, rise up with the Catalan folk,
Give us support and give us some hope

Police on the streets arriving in droves
Wearing their uniforms, paramilitary clones
If you’ve got a poll-card you better beware
They’re picking up people everywhere

Rise up, rise up with the Catalan folk
They’re taking our freedom, this isn’t a joke
Rise up, rise up with the Catalan folk,
Give us support and give us some hope

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from Monkfish Mix​-​Up At Farmers' Market, released September 20, 2020
Lyrics and tune by Rob James & The International Brigade.

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