Suicide is Painless Cover Song
My take on this memorable song from Mash
Southern California song writer.
Story behind the song
Loved that movie and series MASH and spent some time
in S. Korea, so I understand why this song came about.
Lyrics
Modification of "Suicide is Painless" originally by Johnny Mandel) - from the M*A*S*H movie and series
Performance by Doug Buche
1st Verse:
Through early morning fog I see
visions of the things to be
the pain that is withheld from me
I realize and I now I see...
[Chorus]:
That suicide is painless
It brings on many changes
and I can take or leave it if I please.
2nd Verse:
The game of life is hard to play
I'm gonna lose it anyway
The losing card I'll someday lay
so this is all I have to say.
[Chorus]
3rd Verse:
The sword of time will pierce our skins
It doesn't hurt when it begins
But as it works its way on in
The pain gets stronger...watch it grin, cause...
[Chorus]
4th Verse:
A brave man once requested me
to answer questions that are key
'is it to be or not to be'
so I replied 'why ask me?'
Ending:
'Cause suicide is painless
it brings on many changes
and I can take or leave it if I please.
...and you can do the same thing if you choose.
