Quotes by Folk Musicians

Now as through this world I ramble I see lots of funny men Some rob you with a six gun Some with a fountain pen.

Woody Guthrie

You will never find peace with these fascistsYou'll never find friends such as weSo remember that valley of JaramaAnd the people that'll set that valley free.From this valley they say we are goingDo not hasten to bid us adieu Even though we lost the battle at JaramaWe'll set this valley before we're through.All this world is like this valley called JaramaSo green and so bright and so fairNo fascists can dwell in our valleyNor breathe in our new freedoms air.

Woody Guthrie

Any fool can make something complicated. It takes a genius to make it simple.

Woody Guthrie

I know the police cause you troubleThey cause trouble everywhereBut when you die and go to heavenYou find no policeman there

Woody Guthrie

This machine kills fascists.

Woody Guthrie

As I went walking I saw a sign thereAnd on the sign it said "No Trespassing."But on the other side it didn't say nothing,That side was made for you and me.This land is your land, this land is my landFrom California to the New York islandFrom the Redwood forest to the Gulf Stream watersThis land was made for you and me.

Woody Guthrie

Take it easy, but take it.

Woody Guthrie