What are the lyrics to the MASH theme song, “Suicide is Painless”?
Here are what I assume to be the exact lyrics. Please note that the 1st, 3rd and 6th verses were sung during the opening credits of the movie, while the 4th verse was added during the suicide scene. The 2nd and 5th verses are included in the sheet music but not the movie. Copyright: 1969 Music: Johnny Mandel Lyrics: Mark Altman Lyrics to the M*A*S*H theme song, “Suicide is Painless”: ——————————————————– Through early morning fog I see visions of the things to be the pains that are withheld for me I realize and I can see… [REFRAIN]: that suicide is painless It brings on many changes and I can take or leave it if I please. I try to find a way to make all our little joys relate without that ever-present hate but now I know that it’s too late, and… [REFRAIN] The game of life is hard to play I’m gonna lose it anyway The losing card I’ll someday lay so this is all I have to say. [REFRAIN] The only way to win is cheat And lay it down before I’m beat an
