Why? (the King Of Love Is Dead)

why? (the king of love is dead)

by Gene Taylor

recorded by Nina Simone, 1967



Once upon this planet earth,

Lived a man of humble birth,

Preaching love and freedom for his fellow man,



He was dreaming of a day,

Peace would come to earth to stay,

And he spread this message all across the land.



Turn the other cheek he