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Thread #2802   Message #267335
Posted By: Amergin
29-Jul-00 - 01:13 PM
Thread Name: Lyr Req: Who Killed Norma Jean? (Rosten, Seeger)
Subject: RE: Ron Mahler
Who Killed Norma Jean?
Lyrics: Norman Rosten
Tune: Pete Seeger

1.Who killed Norma Jean?
I, said the City, as a civic duty
I killed Norma Jean

2.Who saw her die?
I, said the Night, and a bedroom light
We saw her die

3.Who'll catch her blood?
I, said the Fan, with my little pan,
I'll catch her blood.

4.Who'll make her shroud?
I, said the Lover, my guilt to cover
I'll make her shroud

5.Who'll dig her grave?
The Tourist will come and join in the fun
He'll dig her grave.

6.Who'll be the chief mourners?
We who represent, and lose our ten percent
We'll be the chief mourners

7.Who'll bear the pall?
We, said the Press, in pain and distress
We'll bear the pall.

8.Who'll toll the bell?
I, said the mother, locked in her tower.
I'll toll the bell.

9.Who'll soon forget?
I, said the Page, beginning to fade, I'll be the first to forget.

Found this in Pete's book Where Have All The Flowers Gone. Never really looked at this song before. Pretty powerful.

Amergin