Reproduction of Bill Casey's obituary with its mention of the old IWW songs reminded me that Casey himself was well known for writing the odd Wobbly song. The most famous of which is 'Bump Me Into Parliament'; the lyrics of which are reproduced below.
The site which reproduces the lyrics mistakenly refer to Casey as a one time member of the IWW, but as Bill Clarke's obituary indicates, for a variety of reasons, this is understandable mistake.
Bump me into ParliamentCome listen all kind friends of mineI want to move a motionTo make an Eldorado hereI've got a bonza notionChorusBump me into parliamentBounce me any way at allBang me into parliamentOn next election daySome very wealthy friends I knowDeclare I am most cleverWhile some can talk for an hour or soWhy I can talk for everI know the Arbitration ActAs a sailor knows his rigginsSo if you want a small advanceI'll talk to Justice HigginsI've read my bible ten times throughAnd Jesus justifies meThe man who does not vote for meBy Christ he crucifies meOh yes I am a Labor manAnd believe in revolutionThe quickest way to bring it onIs talking constitutionI think the worker and the bossShould keep their present stationsSo I will surely pass a bill'Industrial Relations'So bump them into parliamentBounce them any way at allBung them into parliamentDon't let the Court decay
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