One of four b-sides for “Popsicles and Icicles” — “Comedy and Tragedy” was not actually recorded by the Murmaids, but cut by a group of five girls that went by the name the Cover Girls during a demo session with Kim Fowley.
When “Popsicles…” started taking off, there was nothing to put on the B-sid...
[Intro]
I used to laugh and be so happy
When you were close to me
But you have turned by comedy
Into a tragedy
[Verse 1]
The life of the party they call me
When I walk through the door
I used to go out for fun
But now that's not what I'm lookin' for
[Chorus 1]
I still go out and entertain
But behind my smile there's only pain
[Verse 2]
I used to act so care so care free and gay
But now I've turned the other way
I used to feel like I owned the world
But you've made me a bitter, bitter girl
[Chorus 2]
Comedy and tragеdy
Look at what you've done to me
[Verse 3]
On your way up thе ladder of success
Your hearts found a brand new address
I used to be your only girl
But you shot me outta your new world
[Bridge]
By now I've had my share of gloom
Thought you had the last laugh?
You better make room
[Chorus 2]
Comedy and tragedy
Look at what you've done to me
[Outro]
You better look out!
Found a new me (Found a new me)
Your life's gonna be (Your life's gonna be)
Not comedy, but tragedy
Comedy and Tragedy was written by Kim Fowley.
Comedy and Tragedy was produced by Kim Fowley.
The Murmaids released Comedy and Tragedy on Tue Oct 01 1963.