M*A*S*H

Hey guys

Anybody happen to know how to play the M*A*S*H 4077 theme song? I'm just a rookie starting out, but it seems like a nice slow tune that would be good for practice. If anyone figures it out. Let me know.

Do a google search for M*A*S*H to find tabs for the theme. The song they closed each show with is an old jazz number called "Suicide Is Painless"

Thanks man

I found the tabs for suicide is painless by using goodle. At first it didn't sound at all right, but after sticking to it for a bit, it's slowly sounding better. Thanks again man.

Yeah, Suicide Is Painless. I love that song. The "old jazz number" is a horn version of the acoustic song by a guy whos name I cant remember. I have it on vinyl, its one of my favourite songs, so simple.

Suicide is Painless (Theme from M*A*S*H)

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 really stupid
it brings on permanent changes
while I can take magnesium and ease my pain.

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
and to another give my seat
for that's the only painless feat

(REFRAIN)

The sword of time will pierce our skins
it doesn't hurt when it begins
but as it works its way on in
the pain grows stronger...watch it...grin, but...

(REFRAIN)

A brave man once requested me
to answer questions that are key
is it to be or not to be
and I replied *Oh why ask me?*

(REFRAIN)

Copyright 1969 music by
Johnny Mandel, Lyrics by Mark Altman with modified refrain.

fellas

you have been crazy helpful. I'm having trouble with the timing though. I'm gonna try downloading the theme song and playing along. i think that will do the trick. Thanks again guys.