When the darkness overtakes you and you shiver in the cold
When disparity wakes you, and you know you must be bold
When you put your body on the line don't hesitate in fear
We know the train it is coming, it is near
Labor on my children, labor on my friend
Labor on my children, we will not let this be the end
When they dig the earth and turn it into dollars to be made
You can't help but try to save her, for her sake don't be afraid
While the fire it rages onward, burning everything it sees
And destruction consumes our decency
Labor on my children, labor on my friend
Labor on my children, we will not let this be the end
When the powerful corrupt us and complacency sets in
They'll distract you, they'll placate you, but we can not let them win
With each step we take together, we are stronger by the hour
And we are rising, we are shining, we have the power
Labor on my children, labor on my friend
Labor on my children, we will not let this be the end
Labor on my children, labor on my friend
Labor on my children, we will not let this be the end