Back in 2000, Good Old John in Brisbane posted lyrics for a number of songs. But since they're all in one list, I'm afraid they might get lost. Somebody sang "Black Widows in the Privy" at our song circle this evening, so I had to go to Mudcat to see if we had the lyrics. We did, but I think they'd be better off in a thread about Black Widow Spiders. I've lived in California since 1973, and I'm still not used to the thought of living in the constant company of black widow spiders. So far, though, I'm still alive. John's post (click)

BLACK WIDOWS IN THE PRIVY
(Heather Jones)

Everyone knows someone we'd be better off without,
But best not mention names, for we know not who's about.
But why commit a murder, and risk the fires of hell,
When black widows in the privy can do it just as well.

Now, poison's good, and daggers, and arrows in the back,
And if you're really desperate, you can try a front attack.
But are they really worthy of the risk of being caught
When black widows in the privy need not be bribed or bought?

So, if there's one of whom wish most simply to be rid,
Just wait 'til dark, then point the way to where the widows hid,
And say to them, "I think you'll find that this one is the best,"
And black widows in the privy will gladly do the rest.


Black Widows in the Privy
Lyrics and Music by Heather Jones
From the tape Horse Tamer's Daughter
Centaur Publications
PO Box 424
El Cerrito, CA 94530

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5jv9RfcOqY