| We're for Reconciliation Melody: John Brown's Body (Solidarity Forever) Words: Cathy Bloch (Sydney Trade Union Choir*) Verse 1 We are walking here together To help build a better life For the children of the future Children black and children white, We must start by saying sorry That's the way to get it right For together we are strong. Chorus 1 We're for reconciliation We're for reconciliation We're for reconciliation For together we are strong. Verse 2 From the history of this nation We must learn of what was done To the people caring for the land Since Dreamtime first began We say now's the time for justice Now's the time to take a stand for together we are strong. Chorus 2 We're for reconciliation We're for reconciliation To the stolen Generations We say sorry from our hearts Chorus 1 (repeat) We're for reconciliation We're for reconciliation We're for reconciliation For together we are strong. *The Sydney Trade Union Choir was formed almost ten years ago as a way of supporting the trade union movement and keeping alive the ideals of social justice and equity through song. They are part of a network of union choirs throughout Australia. If you are interested in joining or having the choir sing for you, contact Paula Bloch 61-2-9665 0559 or Silvia Salisbury 61-2-9790 0280. |