Rebel Girl by Joe Hill

Rebel Girl was inspired by Joe Hills friend, Elizabeth GurleyFlynn, who was a prominent speaker and leader in the Industrial Workers of the World. Hill wrote the song in 1915 while in prison in Salt Lake City, and hoped it would draw more women to the IWW. The original song is performed here by Alyeah Hansen at a park near downtown Salt Lake City. Todays updated lyrics change the Rebel Girls role from supporting Rebel Boys to becoming a powerful force herself. Original lyrics: