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If I Had a Gun Lyrics by Diefenbaker

Strike the Match

2000

Never thought that it would be this easy to break free
\nI guess it only shows me that I can function
\nAnd I function well
\nAnd at times I cross that line
\nAct outside of parliament
\nWith a convincement that I’m right
\n
\nI’ve got full coverage for what I do
\nDon’t think you can claim that too
\nI have seen your actions
\nThey’re just not good enough
\n
\nSo face it now
\nYou’re not half as right as me
\nAll the cruel things you allow
\nReflect themselves upon your personality
\nUpon your deeds
\nDo you know that it leaves a bitter taste
\nTo have to swallow your own mistakes
\n
\nNow’s the time to take them on
\nDеmolish everything that’s wrong
\nIt’s time for you to rеvolve your views
\nThere’s better things to do
\nThan to take and not give back
\nShow all living beings the appropriate respect
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\nExpected future happiness is on trial
\nAnd has been so for a while
\nSince birth of time
\nWe’ve been chasing after taking more and giving less
\nA major flunk
\nWe didn’t pass that given test
\n
\nErase that now, let’s retake the test
\nAnd give it one more try
\nWe’ll do it better
\nWe’ll show ‘em how to function easily
\nHow things ought to be
\nWith history’s fails and flaws as our guide
\nWe’ll change all things
\nYes, we will make things right\n\n
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Diefenbaker

Diefenbaker

About “If I Had a Gun” by Diefenbaker

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"If I Had a Gun" appears on "Strike the Match" in 2000.

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