It was the fearful night of December 8th,
He was returning home from the studio, late
He had perceptively known that it wouldn't be nice
Because in 1980, he paid the price

John Lennon died, John Lennon died, John Lennon died!
John Lennon died, John Lennon died, John Lennon died!

With a Smith & Wesson, 38
John Lennon's life was no longer a debate
He should have stayed at home, he should have never cared
And the man who took his life declared, he said,

"I Just Shot John Lennon!"
He said, "I Just Shot John Lennon!"
What a sad and sorry and sickening sight
What a sad and sorry and sickening night,

What a sad and sorry and sickening sight,
What a sad and sorry and sickening night!

"I Just Shot John Lennon!"
He said, "I Just Shot John Lennon!"
What a sad and sorry and sickening sight
What a sad and sorry and sickening night,

What a sad and sorry and sickening sight,
What a sad and sorry and sickening night!