Phil Ochs — Spanish Civil War Song

[Intro] Here's a story about Franco's Spain today. I don't know the title, Spanish Lament or something. It's based partly on a Spanish Civil War song.  [Verse 1] Oh, say do you remember Twenty-five years ago? They fought the fascist army They fought the fascist foe Do you remember Franco Hitler's old ally? He butchered Spain's democracy Half a million free men died [Chorus] Aye, aye, aye, aye Did you wonder why? Did you ever pause and cry? [Verse 2] And don't forget the churches And the sad role that they played They crucified their people And worked the devil's trade But now the wounds are healing With the passing on of time So we send them planes and rifles And recognize their crime [Chorus] Aye, aye, aye, aye Did you wonder why? Did you ever pause and cry? [Verse 3] So spend your tourist dollars And turn your heads away Forget about the slaughter It's the price we all must pay For now the world's in struggle To win we all must bend So dim the light in freedom's soul Sleep well tonight, my friend [Chorus] Aye, aye, aye, aye Did you wonder why? Did you ever pause and cry?