MUSIC AND CONFLICT:
FROM PATRIOTISM TO PROTEST
Korean War Full Song Lyrics
(as referenced on the Korean War page)
Suicide is Painelss (M.A.S.H. Theme Song) 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...
[REFRAIN]:
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...
[REFRAIN]
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.
[REFRAIN]
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.
[REFRAIN]
The sword of time will pierce our skins
It doesn't hurt when it begins
But as it works it's way on in
The pain grows stronger... watch it grin, but...
[REFRAIN]
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?'
[REFRAIN]
'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.
God Please Protect America
by Jimmie Osborne
We read in the newspaper, hear on the radio
They're fighting in Korea, the boys are called to go
To meet the enemy as he comes across the line
God please protect America in this troubled time
Oh people let's start prayin', as we never prayed before
We need the hand of God, to lead us through this war
Give us vic'try in Korea, and save our boys so fine
God please protect America in this troubled time
How can we stand another war to take our loved ones dear?
And leave our homes so lonesome with this dread and fear
Our hearts will bleed both night and day for the men out on the line
God please protect America in this troubled time
Oh people let's start prayin', as we never prayed before
We need the hand of God, to lead us through this war
Give us vic'try in Korea, and save our boys so fine
God please protect America in this troubled time
God tells us in the bible to pray both day and night
We do not know the hour when the enemy will strike
If you'll be faithful to till end no matter what the sign
God will protect America in this troubled time
Oh people let's start prayin', as we never prayed before
We need the hand of God, to lead us through this war
Give us vic'try in Korea, and save our boys so fine
God please protect America in this troubled time