Rabbi Arthur Waskow sings a new version of the first American national anthem, Yankee Doodle -- updated to confront the corporate power that abuses people and planet in pursuit of power.

Lyrics to the new Yankee Doodle:

Yankee Doodles face Big Oil,
Riding on a 'cycle -
We don't fear your power now--
Your oil ain't worth a nickel!"

"We stand upon the Blue Ridge hills
Where Coal is killing mountains,
Where miners choked in deadly gas,
So Massey could rule counties."

CHORUS: Yankee Doodle keep it up,
Yankee Doodle Dandy -
Mind the music and the step
And for the Earth be handy!

"Those who died in rigs and mines
'Cause you were piling profit --
The fisherfolk who lost their work,
Will not forgive your lyin'."

"Who's your leader?" yelled the boss,
Laughing at our blue jeans.
"All of us are leaders, 'cause
Our ends and means are freedom."

"We're standing up, from Gulf to Pole
To free our earth from poison;
No Corporate fires of Oil and Coal
Will ruin our lives and seasons!

CHORUS: Yankee Doodle keep it up,
Yankee Doodle Dandy -
Mind the music and the step
And for the Earth be handy!