“Ohio” by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young is a powerful protest song released in 1970. Written by Neil Young in response to the tragic Kent State shootings, where four students were killed by the Ohio National Guard during a Vietnam War protest, the song became a significant anthem for the anti-war movement. Its raw emotion and political message resonated deeply with listeners, making it an enduring symbol of social activism.

Did You Know?

• “Ohio” was released in 1970 as a protest song against the Kent State shootings.
• Written by Neil Young, it was inspired by the tragic deaths of four students at Kent State University.
• The song quickly became an anthem for the anti-Vietnam War movement, galvanizing public opinion.
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Lyrics

Tin soldiers and Nixon coming
We’re finally on our own
This summer I hear the drumming
Four dead in Ohio

Gotta get down to it
Soldiers are cutting us down
Should have been done long ago
What if you knew her
And found her dead on the ground
How can you run when you know?

Gotta get down to it
Soldiers are cutting us down
Should have been done long ago
What if you knew her
And found her dead on the ground
How can you run when you know?

Tin soldiers and Nixon coming
We’re finally on our own
This summer I hear the drumming
Four dead in Ohio