Thanks for the history lesson, Mike, I didn't know that had happened. Makes me proud to (hopefully) send a black senator to Washington this fall, who seems to have the scruples to request a fair counting of votes.
Anyways, the theme for the song is set, and covers a variety of issues relating to being marginalized.
The tune is just three chords belted out on the Martin, nothing very special. It's the melody that came to me while playing it. I wouldn't be surprised if it's been used before - it's almost too simple not to have been.
Heres the link to the song.
Here's the link to the lyrics.
