Y'know? Western Europe's still a civilized place Despite those Americans all over the place But just the other week, i saw it take a little dive I have always believed that if you're lucky enough To have a leader who is friendly, decent, honest and just And not a Tory You'd better keep him alive So why'd they go and shoot Olof Palme Why'd they go and gun that good man down. Well, you didn't read about him in the English papers much But he used to govern Sweden with a magic touch Everybody liked him even though the liquor prices were high And my god are they high But all the taxation helped to pay the bills For stuff like better work conditions and the curing of ills It made sense, and ladies and gents that's why... That's why I think we ought to have a drink for Olof Palme Yes I think we ought to drink one to his name (Pat Fish: Everyone except Max, who's playing guitar) (Max Eider: Oh Gawd!) Oh, what'd they have to go and shoot him for Plenty of Prime Ministers deserve it much more He was only coming home from the Cinema And they shot him Well, I don't know much about your politics I only pick up stupid little bits that stick But I wish they hadn't shot Olof Palme Oh yes I wish they hadn't shot Olof Palme Oh yes I wish they hadn't shot a good man down.