Bob Dylan - With God on Our Side Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. When was 'With God on Our Side' by Bob Dylan first released?

   'With God on Our Side' was first released as the third track on Bob Dylan's 1964 album 'The Times They Are A-Changin'.'

2. What historical events are mentioned in the song 'With God on Our Side'?

   The song mentions several historical events, including the slaughter of Native Americans, the Spanish-American War, the American Civil War, World Wars I and II, The Holocaust, and the Cold War.

3. Did Bob Dylan perform 'With God on Our Side' with anyone else?

   Yes, Bob Dylan performed 'With God on Our Side' as a duet with Joan Baez at the Newport Folk Festival in July 1963 and July 1964. Their July 27, 1963 performance was released on Newport Broadside: Topical Songs at the Newport Folk Festival 1963.

4. What is the origin of the melody for 'With God on Our Side'?

   The melody of 'With God on Our Side' is essentially identical to the traditional Irish folk song 'The Merry Month of May,' which was also used by Dominic Behan in his song 'The Patriot Game.'

5. Has 'With God on Our Side' been performed live with additional verses?

   Yes, Dylan added an additional verse about the Vietnam War for live versions in the 1980s. A rare performance with extra lyrics was recorded on November 4, 1975, and included in the box set The Rolling Thunder Revue: The 1975 Live Recordings.

6. Were any verses omitted in later performances of 'With God on Our Side'?

   Yes, in Dylan's performance of the song on the album 'Bob Dylan Unplugged,' released in 1995, verses about the Germans and the Holocaust, and the Russians and the Cold War were significantly omitted.