This song is dedicated to the 16 families of the 2900 block of 2nd avenue whose houses are slated to be demolished for a flyover ramp as a part of the 35W access project. I know nearly all of them and I can tell you that none of them want to move.
This song is not copyrighted. I give my permission for anyone to reproduce it and/or sing it in any key they wish. Just spread the message that, as Dr. King said, "injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere." The Flyover Ramp Blues Sung to the tune of "Heartbreak Hotel" Well, since that PAC was formed, And stacked for the project to sell, People been tellin' my neighbors To find a new place to dwell. The cars will be rollin right over And down to twenty-eighth street Right here where my house stands Will be a mess of concrete. We'll soon be homeless, baby We'll soon be homeless, baby We'll soon be homeless, so they can fly (over, that is). Smith Parker is so savvy, They show you a map so green Until you realize your block Is nowhere to be seen. We'll soon be homeless, baby... (guitar solo) Bridge (he, he): A corporate handout of the very worst kind, Will make me lose my house...and maybe my mind! I'll soon be homeless, baby...(2X and fade) Jeff Carlson, Whittier P.S. To hear the live version (plus new verses) come to STRIDE's next community forum at the Hosmer Library, January 16th at 7:00. We promise, no thousand dollar models of freeway expansions disguised as parks. __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com _______________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
