Intro GCG GC CGCG CGCG VERSES G C G Martha walked right down to the dam, G C A hoe and a shovel in either hand. G C G She was bound to dig for every woman and man, G C G And child that lay sick with fever. G C G The government men said, Be our favorite sons, G C Be a place of worth some where and someone. G C G If you drown this valley the canal boats come. G C G So they drowned their lovely valley. G C G But the waters grew black and the sickness came. G C They hung their heads in grief and shame. G C G Martha said, We've only ourselves to blame. G C G And took up a shovel and hoe, Good Lord G C G She took up a shovel and hoe. CHORUS Em D/F# When it's time to say enough and set things right, D C The whole world is waist deep in trouble, G C G Never doubt or question the power of love, G C G Or one woman with a shovel. www.carrienewcomer.com