LYRICS/TRANSCRIPTION:
Death Of Joe Stalin (Good Riddance): Buddy Hawk and his Buddies [1953]

Just when it seemed useless to try anymore
But use what power we had
A greater Hand made a call one day
And took old Joe Stalin away

Refrain: So long, old Joe, you had to go
Your reservation came through
Just one last wish from all people today
That there’ll never be another like you!

For years we fought a cold, cold war
We tried to have peace in our land
But with every effort an evil was born
With a trick and a lie in each hand

Refrain

He led his people to lose and lie
He forced them to worship him so
He said there’s no God to help in your lives
But now he thinks different we know

Refrain

Some men were born to rule in their land
It must be all written we know
But now you’ve moved on to a stronger hand
As the Devil’s helper I know

Refrain

He had enough power to destroy the world
But he let his strength go to his head
He could turn a whole nation against what was right
But now old Joe Stalin is dead

So long, old Joe, you had to go
For good or evil no man can tell
But you and I, we know don’t we Joe
We know you’re goin’ – oh well!