The Death Of John Smith

[Verse 1] 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 suggests. [Chorus 1] I’ll keep on working for their benefit And I’ll keep on drinking   I’ll keep on believing I’ll keep on believing in my life. [Verse 2] Another day 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 this little vacation As soon as I get this operation Taken care of I’ll start enjoying The good things in life. [Chorus 2] I’ll keep on working for their benefit And I’ll keep on drinking   I’ll keep on believing I’ll keep on believing in my life. [Bridge] When the pity spins your mind Darkness fills your heart And I won’t be around When you feel you’re 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.           [Verse 3] 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? 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.