Uploaded February 2018 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Ooh, they’re meeting in Seneca
Falls to have a women’s right convention
Gonna take the Declaration
Of Independence and show where it’s wrong

All men and women
Are created equal
Declare Sentiments
To a candid world
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Oh, and Lucretia Mott
Saying women should vote
Let’s go!

You best respect the suffragists
And give ‘em ballots
Best respect the suffragists
And give them their right
You best respect the suffragists
They won’t be dismissed
Don’t neglect the suffragists
Just give them their right

1916, women’s suffrage
Had been granted in states on the west side
Here comes the young radical, Alice Paul
“We need suffrage nationwide!”

If they’re ignoring them
They’ll have a parade
National Amendment
That is the only way
Became Silent Sentinels
Gettin’ in the President’s face
How long must women wait?
That’s too late

You best respect the suffragists
And give ‘em ballots
Best respect the suffragists
And give them their right
You best respect the suffragists
They won’t be dismissed
Don’t neglect the suffragists
Just give them their right

Mocked, arrested, jailed, still they won’t step aside
Thrown in Occoquan, such a terrible night
Public finds out, now they got them on their side
President Wilson, it’s time

Nineteenth Amendment passed, the Amendment’s passed
Votes for women are here to stay, yeah!
Nineteenth Amendment passed, the Amendment’s passed
Battle of the ballot won!
Nineteenth Amendment passed, the Amendment’s passed
Votes for women are here to stay, yeah!
Nineteenth Amendment passed, the Amendment’s passed