The attribute "by the daughter of Malvina Reynolds" may have the same effect as "from the Holy Father" when read to a Catholic congregation – not expecting a reply.

Before the thread falls off the 3-days' list, let me say that the idea underlying this song is just great! Nancy Schimmel's genre of Feel-Good is not exactly my taste; her audience (– Joe for one) will love the song.

I can imagine a different treatment of the topic, with more emphasis on the disastrous circumstances, e.g. mentioning the military convoy that transported the corpses from Bergamo. Singing in and against despair.