If We Had Healthcare
- Sung to
- If I Had a Hammer
- Written by
- Unknown
- Gaggle
- Guelph
- Filed
- January 1, 1970
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Chorus
We need healthcare that’s just and right,
For every citizen, day and night,
Long-term care, we’ll take a stand,
Every senior needs a helping hand.
It’s time for change, let’s not delay,
Affordable care for all today!
From coast to coast, the call is clear,
It’s time for change, the time is near,
No more waiting, no more strife,
A system that gives every life its life!
We’ll raise our voices, loud and strong,
Let’s fix what’s broken, right the wrong,
With unity, we’ll make our plea.
If we had doctors, close at hand,
And nurses strong across the land,
We’d keep them here, give them support,
So they don’t flee to another port.
We’ll stop the burnout, ease the strain,
For better care, we’ll break the chain,
For everyone, let’s act so fast!
If we had long-term care,
We’d show our seniors that we care,
Give them dignity and a place to share,
Their stories, lives, and dreams.
We’d support them in their time of need,
With facilities that give them peace indeed,
A future where our elders beam.