"Don't Abandon Them" - Marsh Family adaptation of Bob Dylan's "Blowin' in the Wind" about Ukraine

We put together this version of Dylan's iconic rhetorical question song from 1963, "Blowin' in the Wind" because so much is hanging in the air at the moment after the alarming diplomatic announcements by Trump, Hegseth, and Vance in the last 48 hours, seemingly giving Putin much of the negotiating capital he wants - and in the face of the wishes and needs of Ukrainian and European leadership. We went for a threesome along the lines of the Peter, Paul and Mary cover version - partly out of necessity as others were away. But what better use to make of Valentine's night than to show love and respect for the courage and sacrifice of the people of Ukraine, and send a small musical message of solidarity?

The people of Europe stand with Ukraine against the threat of a false peace as much as a brutal war.

Because of our shared history. Because of our shared future. Because it is just. Because it is necessary. And because they deserve nothing less.

Don't abandon them.

Here's hoping and praying for a swift peace on terms that they can conscience, and that offer security against future invasions. #slavaukraini

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LYRICS:

How many wars must a tyrant begin Before you call it a ‘plan’? How much appeasement is tried and failed Before you’ve cheapened your hand? Yes, and how many times must the innocent die Before you forfeit their land?

The answer, my friend, is don’t abandon them The answer is don’t abandon them

Yes, and how many years can a country exist Before it is crushed viciously? And how many years can some people resist Before they’re allowed to be free? Yes, and how many times can alliances hold When surrender’s a ‘first’ policy?

The answer, my friend, is don’t abandon them The answer is don’t abandon them

Yes, and how many crimes must a man look past Before there is shame in his eyes? And how many fears must a continent have Before it defends its own skies Yes and how many deaths will it take ‘til we know That soon, more won’t be sacrificed?

The answer, my friend, is don’t abandon them The answer is don’t abandon them The answer, my friend, is don’t abandon them The answer is don’t abandon them

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