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