Olof Palme

Y'know?

Western Europe's still a civilized place

Despite those Americans all over the place

But just the other week, i saw it take a little dive

I have always believed that if you're lucky enough

To have a leader who is friendly, decent, honest and just

And not a Tory

You'd better keep him alive

So why'd they go and shoot Olof Palme

Why'd they go and gun that good man down.

Well, you didn't read about him in the English papers much

But he used to govern Sweden with a magic touch

Everybody liked him even though the liquor prices were high

And my god are they high

But all the taxation helped to pay the bills

For stuff like better work conditions and the curing of ills

It made sense, and ladies and gents that's why...

That's why I think we ought to have a drink for Olof Palme

Yes I think we ought to drink one to his name

(Pat Fish: Everyone except Max, who's playing guitar)

(Max Eider: Oh Gawd!)

Oh, what'd they have to go and shoot him for

Plenty of Prime Ministers deserve it much more

He was only coming home from the Cinema

And they shot him

Well, I don't know much about your politics

I only pick up stupid little bits that stick

But I wish they hadn't shot Olof Palme

Oh yes I wish they hadn't shot Olof Palme

Oh yes I wish they hadn't shot a good man down.