Salomon Song lyrics
Song information
Artist: Marianne Faithfull Album: 20th Century Blues
Lyrics
You saw the wise man salomon You know what 'came of him To him the world seemed clear as day He cursed the sad hour that he saw the sign He knew that everything was dust
How great and wise was salomon! Watch out the world is spinning fast The night will fall, the price we'll pay Such wisdom's not all it's cracked up to be So let us praise such clarity
You saw divine cleopatra You know what 'came of her Two emperors died to serve her lust She whored herself to death, yes she did And withered into lovely dust
How beautiful great babylon Watch out, the world is spinning fast The night will fall, the price we'll pay Such beauty's not all it's cracked up to be So let us praise such luxury
Behold the man, the bold macheath The end's in sight, I fear If he had kept his pretty head And just robbed the rich, but oh no, instead All's come to nought and turned to dust
How sad the heart when it has won Watch out the world is spinning fast The night will fall, the price we'll pay Such whoring's not all it's cracked up to be So let us praise sweet chastity
I'd like to introduce my friend, my musical director and accompanist, mr. paul trueblood. please, come on!
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"20th Century Blues" album track list
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