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Poor Jack Lyrics by Danny Elfman

The Nightmare Before Christmas (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

1993

[Jack]
What have I done?
What have I done?
How could I be so blind?
All is lost, where was I?
Spoiled all, spoiled all
Everything's gone all wrong

What have I done?
What have I done?
Find a deep cave to hide in
In a million years they'll find me
Only dust and a plaque
That reads, "Here Lies Poor Old Jack"

But I never intended all this madness, never
And nobody really understood, how could they?
That all I ever wanted was to bring them something great
Why does nothing ever turn out like it should?

Well, what the heck! I went and did my best!
And, by God, I really tasted something swell!
And for a moment, why, I even touched the sky!
And at least I left some stories they can tell, I did!

And for the first time since I don't remember when
I felt just like my old bony self again...
And I, Jack, the Pumpkin King...
That's right, I am the Pumpkin King! Aha, ha, ha!

And I just can't wait until next Halloween
'Cause I've got some new ideas
That will really make them scream!
And, by God, I'm really gonna give it all my might!
Uh oh, I hope there's still time to set things right!

Sandy Claws, hmm...

About “Poor Jack” by Danny Elfman

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"Poor Jack" is credited to Danny Elfman. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Poor Jack" appears on "The Nightmare Before Christmas (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)" in 1993.

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