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The Basic Con Lyrics by Lew Welch

Ring of Bone: Collected Poems 1950-1971

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Those who can't find anything to live for,
always invent something to die for.

Then they want the rest of us to
die for it, too.
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Read the complete lyrics to "The Basic Con" by Lew Welch from the album "Ring of Bone: Collected Poems 1950-1971". 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 Non-Music, Beat Generation, Literature.

"The Basic Con" is performed by Lew Welch. from the album "Ring of Bone: Collected Poems 1950-1971" 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 Basic Con", explore more songs by Lew Welch 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 Basic Con" is credited to Lew Welch. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"The Basic Con" appears on "Ring of Bone: Collected Poems 1950-1971".

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