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An Anti-War Song with an Answer.
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Singer Songwriter of traditional sounding songs.
I play guitar, mandola and mandolin and write my own songs, which I occasionally perform in public, I mostly sing my favorite songs of other artists and traditional songs. I also play in a duo call 'Twist of Fate' http://www.retailfranchise.co.uk/twist-of-fate I enjoy folk festivals where the entertainment comes solely from those attending, no paid artists. Over the last few years I have compiled a list of UK mini festivals http://www.retailfranchise.co.uk/music
Song Info
Genre
Acoustic • Acoustic Folk
Charts
Peak #225
Peak in subgenre #24
Author
Glynne Davies
Rights
may 2006
Uploaded
June 14, 2006
Track Files
MP3
MP3 3.9 MB • 128 kbps • 4:16
Story behind the song
I had the idea for this song when driving home after a folk night where anti-war songs were sung. The fact that very few protest songs offer an alternative
Lyrics
Why! (Glynne Davies) Why do Wars exist in this modern age Why is killing part of the politicians rage Why do we think this war will end all wars Why do leaders of countries break all of their laws Chorus War is legal murder, Why should this be If I commit a murder I don’t expect to be free Why is the power of the leader often misused Why’s ’An Eye for an Eye’ often confused Why do we think the smart bombs target as it hits Why don’t we think, it blows people to bits. Why do we over produce ammunition and guns Why do mothers have to weep for the loss their sons Why do religions create, hatred and fear Why do they pray and shed their false tear Why do they say, this always will be Why are the laws different for country and me Why tolerate war, the killing and genocide Why give the fanatics, excuses for suicide Why not a law of the Earth as well as a law of the land Agreed by nations, religions, surely not difficult to plan Where the world court solves disagreements and lays down the law And stops the need for bloodshed, destroying, killing and war Unlike John Lennon’s Imagine this is not just a dream It’s possible NOW!, to start on the scheme It will take some time to develop, The Earth Law But at least we wont have to say it’s a War to End War
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