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The Ballad of Czolgosz Lyrics by Bianca Horn, Brad Giovanine, Eddie Cooper, Ethan Slater, Katrina Yaukey, Rob Morrison, Whit K. Lee

Assassins (The 2022 Off-Broadway Cast Recording)

2022

[BALLADEER]
Czolgosz
Working man
Born in the middle of Michigan
Woke with a thought and away he ran
To the Pan-American Exposition
In Buffalo
In Buffalo
Saw of a sudden how things were run
Said, "Time's a-wasting, it's Nineteen-One
Some men have everything and some have none
So rise and shine
In the U.S.A
You can work your way
To the head of the line!"
[ATTENDANT, spoken]
Single line, ladies and gentlemen. Line forms here to meet the President of the United States. Singlе line to shake hands with Presidеnt William McKinley
[BALLADEER]
Czolgosz
Quiet man
Worked out a quiet and simple plan
Strolled of a morning, all spick and span
To the Temple of Music
By the Tower of Light
At the Pan-American Exposition
In Buffalo
In Buffalo
Saw Bill McKinley there in the sun
Heard Bill McKinley say, "Folks, have fun!
Some men have everything and some have none
But that's just fine
In the U.S.A
You can work your way
To the head of the line!"
[FAIRGOERS]
Big Bill!
[BALLADEER]
Gave 'em a thrill
[FAIRGOERS]
Big Bill!
[BALLADEER]
Sold 'em a bill
[FAIRGOERS]
Big Bill!
[BALLADEER]
Who'd want to kill
A man of good will
Like
[FAIRGOERS]
Big Bill!
[FAIRGOER #1, spoken]
Doesn't the President look marvelous? So round and prosperous!
[FAIRGOER #2, spoken]
Do you know what his favorite dish is? It was in the papers. Beef!
[FAIRGOER #3, spoken]
I'm told that in his spare time, he enjoys collecting coins!
[BALLADEER]
Czolgosz
Angry man
Said, "I will do what a poor man can
Yes, and there's nowhere more fitting than
In the Temple of Music
By the Tower of Light
Between the Fountain of Abundance
And the Court of Lilies
At the great Pan-American Exposition
In Buffalo
In Buffalo"
Wrapped him a handkerchief around his gun
Said, "Nothin' wrong about what I done
Some men have everything and some have none
That's by design
The idea wasn't mine alone, but mine"
And that's the sign
In the U.S.A
You can have your say
You can set your goals
And seize the day
You've been given the freedom
To work your way
To the head of the line
To the head of the line!
Credits
Bianca Horn

Bianca Horn

Brad Giovanine

Brad Giovanine

Eddie Cooper

Eddie Cooper

Ethan Slater

Ethan Slater

Katrina Yaukey

Katrina Yaukey

Rob Morrison

Rob Morrison

Whit K. Lee

Whit K. Lee

About “The Ballad of Czolgosz” by Bianca Horn

Read the complete lyrics to "The Ballad of Czolgosz" by Bianca Horn, Brad Giovanine, Eddie Cooper, Ethan Slater, Katrina Yaukey, Rob Morrison, Whit K. Lee from the album "Assassins (The 2022 Off-Broadway Cast Recording)" in 2022. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Off-Broadway, Pop, Musicals.

"The Ballad of Czolgosz" is performed by Bianca Horn, Brad Giovanine, Eddie Cooper, Ethan Slater, Katrina Yaukey, Rob Morrison, Whit K. Lee. from the album "Assassins (The 2022 Off-Broadway Cast Recording)" in 2022 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "The Ballad of Czolgosz", explore more songs by Bianca Horn, Brad Giovanine, Eddie Cooper, Ethan Slater, Katrina Yaukey, Rob Morrison, Whit K. Lee using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"The Ballad of Czolgosz" is credited to Bianca Horn, Brad Giovanine, Eddie Cooper, Ethan Slater, Katrina Yaukey, Rob Morrison, Whit K. Lee. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"The Ballad of Czolgosz" appears on "Assassins (The 2022 Off-Broadway Cast Recording)" in 2022.

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