![Shoot First - Judy Collins](https://cdn.muztext.com/i/3284751067673925347.jpg)
Date of issue: 31.05.1984
Record label: Asylum, Elecktra
Song language: English
Shoot First |
«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 swung 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 T.V. |
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 T.V. |
My daddy has a gun for real |
I’m gonna have my own someday |
Just like on the T.V. |
My daddy told me what to do |
If anybody bothers you |
He says the law is on our side |
Just like on the T.V. |
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 T.V. |
My daddy gave my mama one |
Genuine real pearl-handled gun |
She says she got to have her one |
Just like on the T.V. |
Did you see who got shot last night? |
I stayed up to watch him |
They rushed him off to surgery |
Right there on the T.V. |
Gosh I hope they catch the guy |
I think they ought to shoot him |
But if they bring him back alive |
He’ll be on the T.V. |
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 T.V. |
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 T.V. |
I think when I grow up someday |
I’m gonna join the NRA |
I saw them telling what they’re for |
Last night on the T.V. |
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 T.V. |
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 |
«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!» |
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