"The Man That Waters the Workers' Beer" - Sheet Music

London: The Working Man's Association. 1939. First. A satirical and chipper protest song with lyrics written from the perspective of "the man," a standin for all those who would take advantage of the working classes. The lyrics read:
"I am the man, the very fat man,
That waters the workers' beer
I am the man, the very fat man,
That waters the workers' beer
And what do I care if it makes them ill,
If it makes them terribly queer
I've a car, a yacht, and an aeroplane,
And I waters the workers' beer."

Upright folio. Cream illustrated paper.  9.5 x 12 inches (24 x 31 cm.). Some edge wear, with horizontal creasing, small closed tear to rear fold, else fine.  

On March 1, 1936, the Workers' Music Association was set up by leading composer and radical Alan Bush (1900–1995) at the Whitechapel Art Gallery.  The WMA has been singing and playing music for peace and workers' rights for over 80 years. (18888)

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