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Duration:
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2:51
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Release Date:
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1970 ()
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Lyrics By:
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Johnny Mandel Lyrics by Mike Altman ()
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Music By:
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Johnny Mandel Lyrics by Mike Altman ()
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Released By:
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20th Century Fox Music Corp. (Stavro Arrgolus)
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| Facts: |
| When the M*A*S*H movie was adapted to TV in 1972, it was transmogrified into an instrumental as suicide was deemed inappropriate for an American sitcom. (AH3RD) |
| The song's lyrics were composed by Mike Altman, the son of the original film's director, Robert Altman. (AH3RD) |
| Best known for being featured as the main title theme song/music for both the 1970 dark comedy movie and 1972-83 CBS-TV sitcom M*A*S*H.
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| Was No.1 in Britain 31.5.-14.6.1980 (Maxe) |
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| Song Lyrics: |
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...
[REFRAIN]:
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...
[REFRAIN]
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.
[REFRAIN]
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.
[REFRAIN]
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...
[REFRAIN]
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?'
'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.
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Current Rating
10.0
(2 votes)
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| Played on 18 shows: |
 | 09-26-20, #AOTA-200926 | | 12-27-81, #KMET-81-52 |
| 04-21-18, #AOTA-180421 |  | 06-29-80, #80-26 |
| 09-13-12, #ISGD-12-37 | | 12-30-79, #KSAN-79-52 |
| 04-23-11, #MMCZ-11-17 | | 07-29-79, #79-30 |
| 11-21-10, #MMCZ-10-52 | | 04-22-79, #79-16 |
| 04-22-07, #MMS-75 | | 01-07-79, #79-01 |
| 11-06-83, #83-45 | | 05-21-78, #78-13 |
| 04-10-83, #83-15 | | 01-02-77, #KMET-77-01 |
| 03-06-83, #83-10 | | 01-11-76, #76 |
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fiogf49gjkf0d Live and learn...
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fiogf49gjkf0d Actually, I heard the original over 25 years ago. I have a preference for folk music, but also have very eclectic tastes - folk integrates easily with many styles. Believe it or not, I prefer the Manic Street Preachers' version better. This is a great arrangement, the bass guitar adds much power to this song, and in my opinion the instrumentals and vocals are a much better fit for the lyrics.
--- Dang
There's an interesting new version on youtube (linked above) from Manic Street Preachers. I've not hear of the group before, but it's a nice rendition. I like the original better, of course, but this is good enough that I bet people who heard it before hearing the original would prefer it.
--dang
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fiogf49gjkf0d I much prefer the Manic Street Preachers version. It Rocks.
Terri M.
--- Dang
There's an interesting new version on youtube (linked above) from Manic Street Preachers. I've not hear of the group before, but it's a nice rendition. I like the original better, of course, but this is good enough that I bet people who heard it before hearing the original would prefer it.
--dang
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fiogf49gjkf0d There's an interesting new version on youtube (linked above) from Manic Street Preachers. I've not hear of the group before, but it's a nice rendition. I like the original better, of course, but this is good enough that I bet people who heard it before hearing the original would prefer it.
--dang
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fiogf49gjkf0d that was before my time.
Terri M.
--- Stavro288
The original movie began with this version.
--- MarlinsGirl
I didn't know there was lyrics to this song.
Terri M.
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fiogf49gjkf0d The original movie began with this version.
--- MarlinsGirl
I didn't know there was lyrics to this song.
Terri M.
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fiogf49gjkf0d I didn't know there was lyrics to this song.
Terri M.
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