Johnny Mandel – Suicide Is Painless Theme From Mash lyrics

Words by Mike Altman
Music by Johnny Mandel
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...
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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...
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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.
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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.
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The sword of time will pierce our skin.
It doesn't hurt when it begins.
But as it works its way on in,
The pain grows stronger...watch it grin, but...
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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?'
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'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.