Ain't That News ? - Tom Paxton

I’ve got news of the very best kind

About troubles that are falling behind

About people that used to be blind

Till they opened up their eyes to see

It’s news, when they begin to ask why

They’re poor until the day that they die

They’re tired of the pie in the sky

And they want some security

And that’s news, news, ain’t that news?

Ain’t that something to see?

News, news, you talk about your news

It’s mighty good news to me

I’ve got news about some ordinary men

They heard it preached time and again

To be patient and grateful, amen

And «Don't agitate around here»

They argued and they talked it around

And they woke up and here’s what they found

Their voices made a mighty big sound

Till they didn’t know the meaning of fear

And that’s news, news, ain’t that news?

Ain’t that something to see?

News, news, you talk about your news

It’s mighty good news to me

In a hazard they’re meeting at night

Organizing, and doing it right

And planning for a hell of a fight

And they sure don’t aim to lose

In New York the tenants said no

The slumlord ain’t getting our dough

They’re fed up and I want you to know

That’s the very best kind of news

And that’s news, news, ain’t that news?

Ain’t that something to see?

News, news, you talk about your news

It’s mighty good news to me

That’s news, news, ain’t that news?

Ain’t that something to see?

News, news, you talk about your news

It’s mighty good news to me