Lizzy Hardingham – Nana Was A Suffragette Chords

Oh you never knew my Nana, she died four years ago
She lived in that old folks home in Moss Side, you know,
I used to go on Sundays, sometimes took the kids
I was always so proud of what she did

Nana was a suffragette, almost the last alive
Nana was a suffragette, over ninety five
She sang… “Votes for women, is just a beginning
You haven’t seen anything yet”
Oh Nana was a suffragette

When I was young I carried a photo of my Nan
Speaking to some workers from a clarion van
You’d never think it of her, she was always frail and ill
But on that day Nana emptied all the women from the mill

Nana was a suffragette, only five foot tall
Nana was a suffragette, took on City Hall
Singing… “Votes for women, is just a beginning
You haven’t seen anything yet”
Oh Nana was a suffragette

The proudest day in Nana’s life was when the vote was won
The papers said “It’s over!” but Nan had just begun
Her Women’s Committee went on to better things
And they tackled the Union, and their wedding rings

Nana was a suffragette never thought to fail
Nana was a suffragette, spent a night in jail
Singing… “Votes for women, is just a beginning
You haven’t seen anything yet”
Oh Nana was a suffragette

Now here I’m standing with my college degree
And my own kids have more options than Nana could achieve
But if you think we’re satisfied, take a look around
There’s a lot of angry women, won’t let their nanas down

Nana was a suffragette, it’s as if she’s still alive,
Nana was a suffragette, their voices still survive
Singing… “Votes for women, is just a beginning
You haven’t seen anything yet”
You haven’t seen anything yet”
Oh Nana was a suffragette

Singing… “Votes for women, is just a beginning
You haven’t seen anything yet”
Oh Nana was a suffragette