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We'll hold the line

from Songs from the Barrier Line by Charlotte Le Lievre

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For the rebel women of Broken Hill

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Come go to the barrier mines, oh to join the picket lines
To stand on the union side, we’ll stop those who dare to break the strike
Oh, trouble and strife, such is the miner’s life
To survive we must organise

Long hours for not much pay, our children’s mouths are hungry again
Much to our dismay another worker died today
Oh, down in the mines, we are living on borrowed time
To survive we must unionise

So, come take your broom in hand
We’ll tar the bosses and the scabs
For none shall work down in the mines
Against the black legs we’ll hold the line

For some who have rebelled, they’ve thrown em’ in the police cells
But still we will meet and lead the prison march down Argent Street
Oh, hear us cry union songs as we pass by
We’ll fight for freedom until we die

So, come take your broom in hand
We’ll tar the bosses and the scabs
For none shall work down in the mines
Against the black legs we’ll hold the line
For none shall work down in the mines
Against the black legs we’ll hold the line
Against the coppers we’ll hold the line
Against the bosses we’ll hold the line
Against the black legs we’ll hold the line
Against the coppers we’ll hold the line
Against the bosses we’ll hold the line

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from Songs from the Barrier Line, released March 10, 2023

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Charlotte Le Lievre Melbourne, Australia

With her lilting voice and timeless sensibilities, Charlotte Le Lievre makes music that hits the heart in the unique tradition of classic country songwriters. Her songs accomplish the rare gift of delving deep into grief and heartache whilst simultaneously imparting joy. Drawing on an array of early country and folk styles Charlotte and band pay homage to the origins of this music. ... more

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