Who Killed Davey Moore? Pete Seeger
"Who Killed Davey Moore?" is a folk song by Pete Seeger, released in 1963. It addresses the tragic death of boxer Davey Moore, exploring themes of blame and societal responsibility. The lyrics question who is truly at fault—promoters, fans, or the sport itself. Its poignant storytelling and simple melody highlight the moral complexities of violence in sports. #Folk
Who killed Davey Moore?
How come he died
And what's the reason for it?
"Not I," says the referee
"Don't point your little finger at me!
Sure, I could have stopped it in the eight
And saved him from his terrible fate
But the crowd would've booed, I'm sure
Not getting their money's worth
Too bad he had to go
But there's pressure on me, you know
No, it wasn't me that made him fall
You can't blame me at all!"
Who killed Davey Moore?
How come he died
And what's the reason for it?
"Not I," says the angry crowd
Whose screams filled the ring aloud
Says, "too bad he died that night
But we just like to see a good fight
You can't blame us for his death
We just like to see some sweat
There ain't nothin' wrong in that
No, it wasn't us that made him fall
You can't blame us at all!"
How come he died
And what's the reason for it?
"Not I," says the referee
"Don't point your little finger at me!
Sure, I could have stopped it in the eight
And saved him from his terrible fate
But the crowd would've booed, I'm sure
Not getting their money's worth
Too bad he had to go
But there's pressure on me, you know
No, it wasn't me that made him fall
You can't blame me at all!"
Who killed Davey Moore?
How come he died
And what's the reason for it?
"Not I," says the angry crowd
Whose screams filled the ring aloud
Says, "too bad he died that night
But we just like to see a good fight
You can't blame us for his death
We just like to see some sweat
There ain't nothin' wrong in that
No, it wasn't us that made him fall
You can't blame us at all!"
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