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A Singer Must Die

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Now the Bbcourtroom is quiet, but Asus2who will confess?
Is it tBbrue you betrayed us? The Asus2answer is "yes"
Then Cmaj7read me the list of the cFrimes that are mine
I will ask foDsus2r the mercy that you love to Gdecline
And all the lCadies go moist, and the E/Bjudge has no choice
A sAminger must die for the lGie in his voice
And I tBbhank you, I thank you for Asus2doing your duty
You kBbeepers of truth, you Asus2guardians of beauty
Your Cmaj7vision is right, my vFision is wrong
I'm Dsus2sorry for smudging the Gair with my song
C/ E/B/ Am/ G  
Oh, the Bbnight it is thick, my Asus2defences are hid
In the cBblothes of a woman I would Asus2like to forgive
In the Cmaj7rings of her silk, in the hFinge of her thighs
Where I Dsus2have to go begging in bGeauty's disguise
Oh goodCnight, goodnight, my E/Bnight after night
My Amnight after night, after niGght, after night, after night
I am Bbso afraid that I Asus2listen to you
Your Bbsun glassed protectors they Asus2do that to you
It's their Cmaj7ways to detain, their wFays to disgrace
Their Dsus2knee in your balls and their fGist in your face
Yes and lCong live the state by whE/Boever it's made
Sir, I Amdidn't see nothing, I was jGust getting home late
Bb/ Asus2/ Bb/ Asus2/ Cmaj7/ F/ Dsus2/ G/
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The story behind the song

Leonard Cohen's work often delves into profound themes like faith, mortality, isolation, and love. This song, appearing on a live recording, fits within his characteristic exploration of deep human experiences. It plays like a meditation on the ultimate fate of the artist, perhaps reflecting on the sacrifices and judgments inherent in a life dedicated to expression.

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