Bella Ciao

This song, originating in 19th century Italy, and associated with anti-fascist Italian partisans, has been covered by singers including Tom Waits, Anita Lane, Talco and Yves Montand. I have used slightly different lyrics, as follows: One winter morning, I woke up early oh Bella ciao, Bella ciao, Bella ciao ciao ciao one winter morning, I woke up early to find the fascists at my door. I asked the rebels, please take me with you oh Bella ciao, Bella ciao, Bella ciao ciao ciao I asked the rebels, please take me with you for I will live in fear no more. If I should die there, up on that mountain oh Bella ciao, Bella ciao, Bella ciao ciao ciao if I should die there, up on that mountain then plant a black rose on my grave. And tell the people, the people passing oh Bella ciao, Bella ciao, Bella ciao ciao ciao and tell the people, this is the black rose it is the flower of the brave.