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Upper Canada Rebellion
Song by Shawna Audet and The Overlanders
In December of 1837, a group of rebels from Upper Canada (led by William Lyon Mackenzie) decided to take over Toronto. They were upset by government practices that favoured the rich. The rebels thought that it was the perfect time to rebel because the city was virtually unprotected. Most of the troops were off fighting in Lower Canada. If the rebels had been more organized (and less drunk) they might have achieved their mission. There once was a man named Little Mac He was enraged at the Family Compact Used his newspaper to spread the word Wanted to make sure everybody heard There were so many issues of the day The Crown reserved the right to get in the way People took offence to the rich fat snobs Little Mac saw he was getting robbed
Chorus It's a rebellion, the Upper Canada Rebellion Rebels and guns and a job to be done A rebellion, the Upper Canada Rebellion
Well the rebellion started 'cause things weren't right They met at the bar, they were itchin' to fight The trouble with making plans in bars Is the plans you make don't go too far Mackenzie was a man who was eight feet tall But when he got off his pony he was five feet small He managed to get the troops in line With the guns in front, pitch forks behind
Chorus It's a rebellion, the Upper Canada Rebellion Rebels and guns and a job to be done A rebellion, the Upper Canada Rebellion
Well the gunfire started, the front line fell Down to the ground to reload their shells "These guys are dead," said the rebels in the rear "the heck with this, we're outta here!" Sheriff Jarvis well he won that day Mackenzie dropped the briefcase and he ran away The case held the names of the men he led Governor Bond Head stayed in bed
Chorus It's a rebellion, the Upper Canada Rebellion Rebels and guns and a job to be done A rebellion, the Upper Canada Rebellion
The story's almost over, the rebellion failed Mackenzie crossed the border so he wouldn't get jailed Lount and Matthews soon lost hope They were left hanging at the end of the rope And the rest my friends I really can't say Oh the rest my friends You're gonna have to read it for yourself one day
Chorus It's a rebellion, the Upper Canada Rebellion Rebels and guns and a job to be done A rebellion, the Upper Canada Rebellion If you enjoy this song, you may want to contribute to the Bulkley Valley Museum via Shawna Audet's Ultimate Canadian History Site. Many thanks to Shawna Audet for permission to display these lyric excerpts.
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