Shoot First Lyrics - Judy Collins

"The minstrel boy to the war is gone 

In the ranks of death you'll find him; 

His father's sword he has girded on, 

And his wild harp swung behind him." 

Go get your guns it's time to play 

Let's hurry up don't waste the day 

Out in the park we'll stage a fight 

Just like on the T.V. 

You play the one who has to die 

I'll shoot the gun and you will cry 

You will fall down and I will run 

Just like on the T.V. 

My daddy has a gun for real 

I'm gonna have my own someday 

Just like on the T.V. 

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My daddy told me what to do 

If anybody bothers you 

He says the law is on our side 

Just like on the T.V. 

You've gotta shoot first 

Shoot first, you've gotta shoot first 

And ask your questions later 

Shoot first, you've gotta shoot first 

Shoot first 

You gotta get them before they get you 

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My older brother has his own 

It's got a handle made of bone 

He carries it all over town 

Just like on the T.V. 

My daddy gave my mama one 

Genuine real pearl-handled gun 

She says she got to have her one 

Just like on the T.V. 

Did you see who got shot last night? 

I stayed up to watch him 

They rushed him off to surgery 

Right there on the T.V. 

Gosh I hope they catch the guy 

I think they ought to shoot him 

But if they bring him back alive 

He'll be on the T.V. 

You've gotta shoot first 

Shoot first, you've gotta shoot first 

And ask your questions later 

Shoot first, you've gotta shoot first 

Shoot first 

You gotta get them before they get you 

I've got to go it's getting late 

I wish I had a real gun 

Then I would never be afraid 

Like some guys on T.V. 

I'd never use my gun on you 

You'd never have to worry 

You'd be the good guy on my side 

Just like on the T.V. 

I think when I grow up someday 

I'm gonna join the NRA 

I saw them telling what they're for 

Last night on the T.V. 

My daddy says it's not a game 

We've got to play to win it 

He says I'll have to learn to fight 

Just like on the T.V. 

You've gotta shoot first 

Shoot first, you've gotta shoot first 

And ask your questions later 

Shoot first, you've gotta shoot first 

Shoot first 

You gotta get them before they get you 

"Land of Song," said the warrior bard, 

"Tho' all the world betrays thee, 

One sword at least thy rights shall guard, 

One faithful harp shall praise thee!"