Defiance is a Duty

by Johnny Piper

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Defiance is duty
When tyranny becomes law
The rockets’ red glare
Is what the patriots saw

High time for treason
up on bunker hill
A time for freedom
Is a time to kill

One must never be compliant
When dealing with an evil tyrant
Sic semper tyrannis is our cry
Your time is up, it’s time to die

Sheep stay at home
They do no task
And touch no one
And wear a mask

Liberal democrats
Have in their sights
Each and everyone
Of our Constitutional rights

One must never be compliant
When dealing with an evil tyrant
Sic semper tyrannis is our cry
Your time is up, it’s time to die

They want your guns
So take a stand
Cry Molon labe
From cold dead hands

Their executive orders
Can kiss my ass
I’d much rather die
In a pile of brass

One must never be compliant
When dealing with an evil tyrant
Sic semper tyrannis is our cry
Your time is up, it’s time to die

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released April 30, 2020

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Alternative Ulster New York

Founded in March 2015, Alternative Ulster hails from NY State's Catskill's region. Members are John McGovern on bagpipes and banjo, Todd Henry on vocals and drums and Jay Anderson on guitar and bass as well as all recording and mixing. While recording their Christmas CD, the lads needed a lady for the female lines. Wendy Henry's singing so blew them away that she's now a full member of the band ... more

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