The Death Of John Smith

I've got respect from the community



I've got my bridge game to look forward to



I've got this chance, a golden opportunity



As long as I keep doing what I'm supposed to



You see my wife and kids, they depend on me



To provide them with nothing but the best



I feel it's my duty, my obligation



To live up to the standards society suggusts



So I'll keep on working for their benefit



And I'll keep on drinking



I'll keep on believing in my life



Another year of slaving and smiling, buying and trading



Living the life of a wealthy man



But somehow I don't feel so rich inside



But that doesn't make sense



I just had a two week vacation



As soon as I get this operation



Taken care of, I'll start enjoying



The good things in life



So I'll keep on working for the benefits



And I'll keep on drinking



I'll keep believing in my life



When the pity spins your mind,



Darkness fills your heart,



And I won't be around



When you're feeling all alone



Then you'll know it's time,



To go into the ground



When the pity spins your mind,



Darkness fills your heart,



And I won't be around



I've got my family, friends, and associates



To stand by me as the threshold comes near



Within their faces I see grave concern



As I ask myself if their thoughts are sincere



After all these years of being complacent



What do I get? tenderness, affection, a true sense of love?



No! just a pain through a body chalk full of regret



I'll keep on believing my life still has value



And I'll keep on laughing



Why can't I stop laughing? I can't stop the laughing.