What is the democracy for which the world is battling For which we offer up our man power, woman power Money power, our all? What is the democracy for which the world is battling For which we offer up our man power, woman power Money power, our all? The world does not wait for such as these Nor does liberty pause to heed the complaints of man or woman She does not wait for those Who have a special interest to serve Nor a selfish reason for depriving other people of freedom Holding her torch high Lady Liberty points onward and upward says: America, come (Holding her torch high... America!) Holding her torch high Lady Liberty points onward and upward says: America, come Suffrage is coming, you know it Suffrage is coming, you know it Suffrage is coming, you know it Some of you are old I know Are you willing that those who take your place might blame you for not keeping pace? Is there any gain for you, or gain for the nation to delay? Don't drive us away, don't wait What is the democracy for which the world is battling And for which we offer up our man power, woman power Money power, our all?