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]

I'll keep on working for their benefit

And I'll keep on drinking

I'll keep on believing in

I'll keep on believing in my life

[Verse 2]

Another year of slaving and smiling

Buying and trading

Living the life of a wealthy man

But somehow I don't feel so rich inside

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]

[Bridge]

When the pity spins your mind

Darkness fills your heart

And I won't be around

When you're feeling 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

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 pain through a body chock-full of regret

[Outro Chorus]

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