I'll Fly Away

When the bosses cheat me of my pay,
I'll fly away.
When the bosses cheat me of my pay,
I'll fly away.
I'll fly away, O Lordy, I'll fly away.
I will fly to true community, walk the loving way.
When I'm taunted each and every day,
I'll fly away. (2x)
When the leaders wont hear what I say,
I'll fly away. (2x)
When the preachers tell me what to pray,
I'll fly away. (2x)
Notes: These are new words to a traditional organizing song. It is a "zipper" song with an opening line repeated twice and the rest of the verses the same.
New words by: Pat Conover, 2004.
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