Protest Singalong Samples

Thank you, to everyone who attended our Rooftop Protest Singalong session on 8/2.

Per request here’s a list of the songs we sang, and some links and charts, for any of you that find those helpful.

We Shall Overcome – chart
history/sample

We Are a Gentle Angry People- chart
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We Who Believe- chart
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Glory Glory Hallelujah  (John Brown’s Body – solidarity forever) – lyric/chords
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Somebody’s Hurting My Brother- chart
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We Shall Not Be Moved chart
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Hold On My Dear Ones – chart
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We Are Here with Our People (Love For Each Other)- chart
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We Want Justice -chart
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Others I referenced:

Senzeni Na – sample only

Hell You Talm Bout sample only

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Rooftop Protest Singalong
with Seattle Unity Worship Arts Director Erin McGaughan
Sunday August 2nd, 2026.
11:30 am to 12:45 pm
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People have been singing their protests since the beginning of our species.  This rooftop singalong session focuses on the catchiest songs of social justice, the songs made to be learned by ear, by ordinary people walking on the streets.  So you don’t need a lyric sheet, or training, or a great ear, or strong voice.
We’ll sing some classic easy favorites like We Shall Overcome, We Who Believe in Freedom, and We Are a Gentle Angry People, along with several of the most useful songs from the new Singing Resistance, like We Are Not Afraid, Somebody’s Hurting My Brother, and Hold On My Dear Ones.  From the streets of Minneapolis to the campfires of Seattle, these modern times have been ULTRA-fertile ground for tunes of protest.
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See you there, fellow human!
Location: Seattle Unity Church – Level 3 rooftop.
200 8th Ave N, Seattle 98109
Enjoy singing with a gorgeous view of Denny Parks lush summer foliage.
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questions? email Worship Arts Director Erin McGaughan at erinm@seattleunity.org

Do you have a creative expression or practice you’d like to share?  Email Worship Arts Director Erin McGaughan at erinm@seattleunity.org and she may be able to help, cheer you on, connect you with others, or find an outlet.

See you at the next Worship Arts experience!