Salomon Song-Marianne Faithfull

[00:00.30]Salomon Song [00:05.34]You saw the wise man Salomon, [00:10.86]You know what 'came of him. [00:14.07]To him the world seemed clear as day, [00:21.60]He cursed the sad hour that he saw the sign, [00:29.49]He knew that everything was dust. [00:34.83]How great and wise was Salomon! [00:45.15]Watch out the world is spinning fast [00:47.70]The night will fall, the price we'll pay [00:49.83]Such wisdom's not all it's cracked up to be, [00:53.91]So let us praise such clarity. [01:10.35]You saw divine Cleopatra, [01:15.93]You know what 'came of her. [01:21.00]Two Emperors died to serve her lust, [01:28.17]She whored herself to death, yes she did, [01:32.22]And withered into lovely dust. [01:42.60]How beautiful great Babylon. [01:50.73]Watch out, the world is spinning fast [01:53.25]The night will fall, the price we'll pay, [01:55.35]Such beauty's not all it's cracked up to be, [01:59.40]So let us praise such luxury. [02:16.92]Behold the man, the bold Macheath, [02:21.42]The end's in sight, I fear. [02:26.13]If he had kept his pretty head [02:31.32]And just robbed the rich, but oh no, instead [02:36.78]All's come to nought and turned to dust. [02:42.09]How sad the heart when it has won. [02:54.72]Watch out the world is spinning fast, [02:57.27]The night will fall, the price we'll pay. [02:59.34]Such whoring's not all it's cracked up to be, [03:03.18]So let us praise sweet chastity. [03:27.42]I'd like to introduce my friend, my musical director and accompanist, Mr. Paul Trueblood. Please, come on!