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This song was created during a Monty Harper songwriting residency at Sangre Ridge Elementary School in Stillwater, Oklahoma, and was recorded live during the students' performance for parents and classmates on October 3, 2014.

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In the beginning we were fine fine fine
Then came the Spanish saying mine mine mine
They took away religion; they took away our fun
They took away everything, all the work we had done

They’re forcing us to change at every turn turn turn
They took all our Kachinas and they burn burn burn
They make us take communion; they make us praise the Pope
Without our own religion we are losing hope

What-o what-o rising rebellion
What-o what-o rebellion
What-o what-o rising rebellion
What-o what-o rebellion

They say Encomiendas give the right right right
To control Pueblo people, but we’ll fight fight fight
Spanish Peninsulares make us work all day
But maybe we don’t have to obey

Popé is our leader he says wait no more
He’s telling the pueblo people about war war war
We’re gathering our weapons, preparing for attack
We’re going to take our freedom back

What-o what-o rising rebellion
What-o what-o rebellion
What-o what-o rising rebellion
What-o what-o rebellion

In the beginning we were fine fine fine
Then came the Spanish saying mine mine mine
They took away religion; they made us sing their song
Very soon they’re gonna be gone

What-o what-o rising rebellion
What-o what-o rising rebellion
What-o what-o rising rebellion
What-o what-o rebellion

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from Mystery, Mutiny, Riches, and Rebellion, released October 23, 2014
Written and performed by Sportelli's 5th grade class with help from Monty Harper. Artwork by DW. This project was made possible with support from the Oklahoma Arts Council.

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Student Songs Stillwater, Oklahoma

Monty Harper helps 3rd-5th grade students create and perform original songs that make meaningful connections.

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