Johnny

Through early morning fog I see



visions of the things to be



the pains that are withheld for me



I realize and I can see...



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that suicide is painless



It brings on many changes



and I can take or leave it if I please.



I try to find a way to make



all our little joys relate



without that ever-present hate



but now I know that it's too late, and...



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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.



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The only way to win is cheat



And lay it down before I'm beat



and to another give my seat



for that's the only painless feat.



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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 grows stronger...watch it grin, but...



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A brave man once requested me



to answer questions that are key



is it to be or not to be



and I replied 'oh why ask me?'



[REFRAIN]



'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 please.