Just Theatre protests Stephen Harper’s decision to raise the retirement age to 67. Don’t mess with our Old Age Security!

(to the tune of “Sixteen Tons”)

Well, I woke up this morning, not feelin’ too fine
I picked up my walker and walked to the mine
My limbs are aching and my back’s on fire
But I got no pension so I can’t retire

You work 50 years, whaddaya got?
If you’re not 67 the answer is squat
Mr. Harper, let me tell you my new address
I’ll be six feet under when I get OAS

Well, I got diabetes and heart disease
My meds have eaten up my RRSPs
But they say, here’s the way to cut government waste
I’d go down on my knees, but I need ’em replaced

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My grandson graduated with a B.Sc.
By the time it’s paid off, he’ll be older than me
He’s living in the basement like a washed-up slob
He can’t earn a living ’cause I got his job

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I paid my taxes and I paid my dues
I always looked forward to a seniors’ cruise
But who am I kidding, better face the facts
I’ll be draggin’ this load ’til I drop in my tracks

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Lyrics by Adi Sara Kreindler and Reena Kreindler
Performed by Adi Sara Kreindler, Reena Kreindler, and Lloyd Lawrence