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Artist/Band: Judy Collins
Lyrics for Song: Shoot First
Lyrics for Album: Home Again [1990]



The minstrel boy to the war is gone



In the ranks of death you'll find him



His father's sword he has girded on



And his wild harp slung behind him



Go get your guns, it's time to play



Let's hurry up, don't waste the day



Out in the park we'll stage a fight



Just like on the TV



You play the one who has to die



I'll shoot the gun and you will cry



You will fall down and I will run



Just like on the TV



My daddy has a gun for real



He says he'll teach me to use it



I'm gonna have my own someday



Just like on the TV



My daddy told me what to do



If anybody bothers you



He says the law is on our side



Just like on the TV



You've gotta shoot first, shoot first



You've gotta shoot first and ask your questions later



Shoot first, you've gotta shoot first



Shoot first, you gotta get them before they get you



My older brother has his own



It's got a handle made of bone



He carries it all over town



Just like on the TV



My daddy gave my mama one



Genuine real pearl handled gun



She says she gonna have some fun



Just like on the TV



Did you see who got shot last night?



I stayed up to watch him



They rushed him off to surgery



Right there on the TV



Gosh, I hope they catch the guy



I think they ought to shoot him



But if they bring him in alive



He'll be on the TV



You've gotta shoot first, shoot first



You've gotta shoot first and ask your questions later



Shoot first, you've gotta shoot first



Shoot first, you gotta get them before they get you



I've got to go, it's getting late



I wish I had a real gun



Then I would never be afraid



Like some guys on TV



I'd never use my gun on you



You'd never have to worry



You'd be the good guy on my side



Just like on the TV



I think when I grow up someday



I'm gonna be a Green Beret



I saw them sailing off to war



Last night on the TV



My daddy says it's not a game



We've got to play to win it



He says I'll have to learn to fight



Just like on the TV



You've gotta shoot first, shoot first



You've gotta shoot first and ask your questions later



Shoot first, you've gotta shoot first



Shoot first, you gotta get them before they get you



Shoot first, shoot first



You've gotta shoot first and ask your questions later



Shoot first, you've gotta shoot first



Shoot first, you gotta get them before they get you



"Land of song", said the warrior bard



Tho' all the world betrays thee



One sword at least thy rights shall guard



One faithful harp shall praise thee


Album Lyrics: Home Again [1990]


Judy Collins
"Home Again [1990]"


1. Shoot First
2. Sweetheart On Parade