the home of the brave
the land of the free
I don't wanna be mistreated by no bourgeoisie
lord it's a bourgeois town
genuinely think that protest songs from that era and before might as well be eternal. they lifted up people's spirits, were great biting satire and criticism of the injustices faced by all workers, marginalized people, black people. As long as people are oppressed then shall music protesting oppresion be relevant.
also worth listening to Leadbelly's original more blues oriented version: