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I am a union woman
Just as brave as I can be
I do not like the bosses
And the bosses don't like me
Join the CIO
Come and join the CIO
I was raised in Kentucky
In Kentucky born and bred
And when I joined the union
They called me a Russian red
Join the CIO
Come and join the CIO
When my husband asked the boss for a job
This is the words he said
Bill Jackson I can't work you sir
Your wife's a Russian red
Join the CIO
Come and join the CIO
If you wanna join a union
Step in and come along
We'll all be gald to have you
We're many a-thousand strong
Join the CIO
Come and join the CIO
Join the CIO
Come and join the CIO
If you wanna get your freedom
And gain your liberty
Then join the dear old CIO
Also the LID
Join the CIO
Come and join the CIO
The bosses ride their big fine white horse
While we walk in the mud
Their flag's the old red white and blue
And ours is dipped in blood
Join the CIO
Come and join the CIO