I haven't a clue where this one came from, but it was
a fave among fellow amateur tunesmiths at Folk City.

Have you read the papers today? Have you listened to the news?
It's said the missiles are on their way - looks like it's time to pay our dues

Have you read the papers today? And put your loved ones underground?
Well, here it is! It's bombs away! Look Ma, the sky is fallin' down!

Have you read the papers today? Are you ready for the fire?
No one here has listened anyway - too busy callin' me a liar...

    Now how you gonna feel when the sun don't shine no more?
    When the fallin' rain glows in the dark?
    When the only sounds are the dead and dyin', dyin'
    Will you miss your walks in Central Park?

        I have memories and dreams; I'm sure they are no different from yours
        What kind of world will we provide? Our children aren't grown enough
        Our elders haven't known enough; hasn't History shown enough?
        Doesn't Money own enough of War?

    Now how you gonna feel when it's snowin' in June and July?
    When the desert winds blow through the Fall?
    When the only food is dead and dyin', dyin'
    Do you think you'll feel anything at all?