Shoot First

Judy Collins

Transposer:

Judy Collins - Shoot First [Intro] N.C. 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 (2x) [Verse 1] 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 [Verse 2] 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 [Verse 3] 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 [Verse 4] My daddy told me what to do If anybody bothers you He says the law is on our side Just like on the TV [Chorus] 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 [Interlude] [Verse 5] 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 [Verse 6] My daddy gave my mama one Genuine real pearl handled gun She says she gonna have some fun Just like on the TV [Verse 7] 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 [Verse 8] 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 [Chorus] 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 [Interlude] [Verse 9] I’ve gotta go it’s getting late I wish I had a real gun Then I would never be afraid Like some guys on TV [Verse 10] 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 [Verse 11] 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 [Verse 12] 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 [Chorus] 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 [Chorus] 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 [Outro] N.C. "Land of song" said the warrior bard Though all the world betrays thee One sword at least thy rights shall guard One faithful harp shall praise thee

Du même artiste :

Priests

Bm, F, G, Em, E7, D

Starmaker

G, D, C, Am, Em, F#, B, A

Great Selchie Of Shule Skerry

G, F, Am, C, Dm, Bm

When I Go

Am, G, C, Em, Dm, F, Dm7

The Bells Of Rhymney

G, C, A, F, Am, D, Em

Lullaby And Good Night

G, D, C

Tim Evans

Em, G, A, D

Hey Nelly Nelly

C, F, G, A, D, Am, Dm, Em, a

In The Heat Of The Summer

Am, G, C, E

Races

C, D, Bm, G, F

La chanson aborde le thème de la violence et de l'armement à travers les yeux d'un enfant qui rêve de devenir un héros, imitant les scènes de combats vues à la télévision. Il évoque l'idée que posséder une arme et savoir s'en servir peuvent apporter un sentiment de sécurité et de puissance. Le protagoniste répète les conseils de son père sur l'importance de "tirer d'abord", soulignant une vision déformée du monde où l'on doit agir en premier pour se protéger. Le contexte semble illustrer l'influence des médias et des modèles parentaux sur la perception de la violence chez les jeunes. Cela met en lumière la manière dont les enfants peuvent intégrer les messages violents comme normatifs et aspirer à des rôles héroïques, souvent sans comprendre pleinement les conséquences de ces actes. Cela soulève également des questions sur l’éducation et la responsabilité des adultes dans la transmission de valeurs morales.

Le Chansonnier