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Have you been to work at Idris?No we won't go in today!For we're standing by our comradeAnd we'll never run awayShe stood bravely by the UnionAnd she spoke up for us trueAnd if she gets the sackNo we never shall go backWhat e'er they do, what e'er they doNow you boys who're washing bottlesIt really is a shameTo take the place of womenDon't you think you are to blame?Come with us and join the UnionNever heed what Idris sayWe are out to right the wrongAnd now we shan't be longHip hip hooray, hip hip hoorayMaster Willy, master WillyYou must give in once againIt was wrong to sack a womanWith two children to maintainThirteen years she's faithful served youThough she was three minutes lateBut our little sister AnneWhy she never checked the manSongtexteAt the gate, at the gateOh you great king in the palaceAnd you statesman at the topWhen you're drinking soda waterOr imbibing ginger popThink of some who work at IdrisFor very little payAnd who only get nine bobFor a most unpleasant jobAlackaday, alackadayNow then girls all join the UnionWhatever you may beIn pickles, jam, or chocolatesOr packing pounds of teaFor we all want better wagesAnd this is what we say'We are out to right the wrong''And now we shan't be long''Hip hip hooray, hip hip hooray' Aus Songtexte Mania