At A Time Of Great Threat: Tom Waits Presents “Bella Ciao” (Goodbye Beautiful)

 

Bella Ciao! (“Goodbye Beautiful”) originated in the north of Italy in the late 19th century. It was sung by the mondina women, seasonal rice paddy workers, to protest against the harsh working conditions. It was adopted as an anthem by the Italian Resistance, fighting again the Fascists, in World War II. It is sung in many versions around the world as a hymn of freedom.

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This is the flower of the partisan
bella ciao, bella ciao, bella ciao
This is the flower of the partisan who died for freedom
This is the flower of the partisan who died for freedom

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