“Abraham, Martin, and John” is a folk-rock song from 1968 originally recorded by Dion DiMucci. Throughout this song, the speaker recounts the tragic deaths of the eponymous American heroes. This recording is indicative of the politically-motivated folk movement of the 1960s.
[Verse 1]
Anybody here seen my old friend Abraham?
Can you tell me where he's gone?
He freed a lot of people but it seems the good they die young
You know I just looked around and he's gone
[Verse 2]
Anybody here seen my old friend John?
Can you tell me where he's gone?
He freed a lot of people but it seems the good they die young
I just looked around and he's gone
(Instrumental Bridge)
[Verse 3]
Anybody here seen my old friend Martin?
Can you tell me where he's gone?
He freed a lot of people but it seems the good they die young
I just looked around and he's gone
[Bridge]
Didn't you love the things that they stood for?
Didn't they try to find some good for you and me?
And we'll be free
Some day soon, it's gonna be one day
[Verse 4]
Anybody here seen my old friend Bobby?
Can you tell me where he's gone?
I thought I saw him walkin' up over the hill
With Abraham, Martin, and John
Abraham, Martin and John was written by Dick Holler.
Abraham, Martin and John was produced by Phil Gernhard.
Dion released Abraham, Martin and John on Mon Jul 01 1968.