You should know our CPP is out of reach 👏👏

And no government can touch a single piece 👏👏

But we know the UCP,

Won’t keep off an APP,

And they’ll use the funds for anything they please! 👏

So……………….. (spoken)

If you like your CPP then clap your hands 👏 👏

If you like your CPP then clap your hands 👏 👏

If you want the UCP

To scrap their APP

‘Cause you like your CPP then clap your hands 👏 👏

Sometimes it’s hard to write your speeches

Puttin’ all your faith in just one man
You’ll have bad times
And he’ll have good times,
Doin’ things that you don’t understand.

But if you want him, you’ll forgive him,
Even though his racist heart beats strong 

And if you need him, oh be proud of him,
‘Cause after all he’s just a man.

Stand by your man,
Give him some hope to cling to,
His hate-filled views to spew to

When U.C.P. salutes him… 

Stand by your man

And show the world you love him

No matter ALL the groups he’s panned

Stand by your man

Stand by your man

And show the world you love him

Keep givin’ all support you can 

Stand by your man

When will Mr. Kenney stop defending racist views? 

Calgary Raging Grannies, Summer 2020, tune by Tammy Wynette

Tune: All Things Bright and Beautiful

Video of Grannies and Friends of Grannies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZG7yGVd3mgg  

Thanks to all the great women
Your leadership’s been strong.
We’ll give you a nod Trudeau,
Most things you’ve not done wrong.
But Hinshaw, Freeland, Hadju
And more have shown today,
That all around this country,
The women lead the way!

Thanks to all the great workers
You’re helping us get through.
Every day you risk your lives
We’re so grateful to you!
When all of this is over
There’s some will face a fight.
But we will stand beside you
Because that’s just not right.

Thanks for social distancing
You all can stand up tall.
For Alberta’s government
We have no thanks at all!!!
You’ve wasted public money
On oil not worth a cent,
You’re driving out good doctors,
Who now can’t pay their rent!

We can’t thank the UCP
They’re making life too rough,
Ramming through their rotten bills,
We all have had enough!!

Calgary Raging Grannies, spring 2020

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTWagP3J2Ag

Dashing through the snow,

Alberta’s cash in hand,

O’er the fields he goes

He’s getting out of hand!

Schools are suffering!

Healthcare is not so bright!

Oh how sad it is to sing

About Alberta’s plight!

Where’s the jobs, where’s the jobs?

Kenney, where are they?

What you’ve done is cruel and dumb!

Why can’t you go away? OH

Where’s the jobs, where’s the jobs?

Kenney, where are they?

What you’ve done is cruel and dumb,

So here’s some coal today! (throw coal)

Coal for Kenney!

Tune:  My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean

Video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0Qmv3JYCKc

I’m worried for Alberta’s healthcare,

The minister hasn’t a clue.

He’s picking a fight with our Doctors,

While Covid 19’s rushes through!

Stop that, stop that

Our good doctors, they have a job to do.

Stop that, stop that

Or they’ll leave in droves when it’s through!

I’m worried for our education,

The minister hasn’t a clue!

She’s laid off all the support workers,

Now vulnerable children will lose!

Stop that, stop that

Those workers were getting the children through!

Stop that, stop that

Those workers had a job to do!

This song it could go on for ages.

The UCP hasn’t a clue!

Their budget and bills are outrageous.

They’re taking Albertans for fools!

Wake up, wake up,

And show them Albertans are not all fools!

Wake up, wake up

And show them Albertans aren’t fools!

Written by Calgary Raging Grannies, spring 2020

Tune: If You’re Happy and You Know It, Clap Your Hands

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NaFgNAQwhlM

All we’re asking you to do is wear a mask

All we’re asking you to do is wear a mask

It’s a very simple task, a simple little ask

Let’s protect each others health

And wear a mask

If you’re going to the store,

just wear a mask

If you’re visiting  you’re doctor,

wear a mask

It’s a very easy task, a simple little ask

Let’s protect each others health

And wear a mask

If you’re going to the salon,

wear a mask

If you protest at a rally,

wear a mask

It’s a very simple task, a simple little ask

Let’s protect each others health

And wear a mask!

Rewritten by the Calgary Raging Grannies, spring 2020 

Original Song is a well known children’s song with ambiguous origins

Tune:  We Shall Not Be Moved

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MywZyOZRsY

We are not, we’re not giving up

We are not EVER giving up

We know we’re in this struggle for the long haul

We’re not giving up

Even during Covid, we’re not giving up

Although we’re growing older, we’re not giving up

We know we’re in this struggle for the long haul

We’re not giving up

Though we feel like crying, we’re not giving up

We’ll stand up to lying, we’re not giving up

We know we’re in this struggle for the long haul

We’re not giving up

We are not, we’re not giving up!

We are not EVER giving up

We know we’re in this struggle for the long haul

We’re not giving up

We fight the Almighty Dollar, we’re not giving up

For public good, we’ll holler, we’re not giving up

We know we’re in this struggle for the long haul

We’re not giving up

We are not, we’re not giving up

We are not EVER giving up

We know we’re in this struggle for the long haul

We’re not giving up

Original song by Mississippi John Hurt, reworked by The Calgary Raging Grannies spring, 2020

Tune: Found a Peanut

 Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPXdcrwTy9A

Found a face mask 

Found a face mask

Mr. Shandro gave the crew 

Last night I tried the face mask

Wore it for my whole shift through

Got a nose bash, caused a face rash 

Didn’t fit my face at all 

Last night I tried  the face mask ….

Drove me up the friggin’ wall

Mr. Prasad, in procurement 

Is so sure the damn thing works  

Has he tried it? Worn it all day?

And the next day, does it hurt?

Mr. Kenney, try the face mask

Keep it on all week we ask

Doesn’t fit right? Harsh and smelly? 

Mr. Kenney  –  try the mask! 

Those who say the mask is alright

Please do try this simple task

Wear the new mask at your OWN  job 

Cut the crap and try the mask!

Calgary Raging Grannies, spring 2020 Our provincial government procured face masks, largely from a foreign source, and one local company personally related to a UCP source. The masks were of inferior quality, but officials responsible insisted they were ‘fine’. Many of these masks were given away at businesses owned by certain UCP MLAs.

Tune: Let It Snow

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9wiJjPZH6c

The climate outside is frightful

So it’s time to be insightful

Mining coal in an open pit?

Are we nuts? What a crock! Get a grip!

Our planet is slowly dying

And on coal, we’re still relying???

Our world is now all ablaze

So we’re DONE, dirty coal, bad old days.

When we’ve finally seen the light

That Alberta to its shame will not save

Our pristine rivers from this blight

Ridin’ that coal lobby wave!

The time is long past for pining

We say NO to coal strip-mining

But so long as the province dares

Write the Feds! Try the Feds! Join who cares!

The Ottawa Climate Minister

Has some clout for things so sinister

There’s federal tools to use  

Legislate, consul-tate, have reviews!

When we’ve finally seen the light

That Alberta to its shame will not save

Our pristine rivers from this blight

Ridin’ that coal lobby wave

The sheep with big horns will thank you

So will bears; the owls will hoot too

Since the fish have no place to go

Keep the coal in the ground… Just say no!

Hear your Grans, write the feds, roar like us…

Stop the Coal, on Eastern Slopes, Make a Fuss!!

The Calgary Raging Grannies, spring 2020, after the UCP government regressively struck down an early 70s ruling by the Progressive Conservatives  to stop strip mining in Alberta.  An Australian company has since bought land close to Blairmore and has already started construction with the UCP government’s blessing, though the Federal Government is examining the situation.

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-dik-X5BAA

Shandro, Kenney, What are we going to do?

You’re not listening to anyone else but you!

It’s rare to see our Mayors

United as team players

We must confess

This dispatch mess

Is not looking good on you.

Shandro, Kenney, Listen to what we say

Else with their lives, people are going to pay!

When 911’s together,

The outcomes are much better

The data shows, the facts we know,

So stop your bullying ways.

Shandro, Kenney, no need to use your phone

The am-bu-lance is fine in its current home (the dashes reflect the rhythm to fit this in perfectly)

Our dispatch is not broken

The savings are just token

So you’ll look sweet the day you tweet

You’re just leaving it alone!

Shandro, Kenney, give us your answer do

We’re still waiting for logic to come from you

This plan’s a bit of a bummer

Kind of like Dumb and Dumber

So Grans suggest, end this distress 

By ditching this plan, and soon!

Calgary Raging Grannies

On the UCP announcement to remove ambulance dispatch from Calgary, Red Deer, Lethbridge and Fort McMurray, over fierce objections of Calgary City Council as well as the other 3 cities, September 2020.