Nebuzaradan

(Jeremiah 52:6-27)
parody of Solitary Man written and performed by Neil Diamond

Month four and day nine
Hunger time, we’re surrounded
Here in Jerusalem


Then you came along
Took a throng back to Bab’lon
Rich and poor to exile too

All those with some skill
Or unskilled, you took with thee
But let some stay
To work the vineyards and fields

We’ll record your name
You’re Nebuzaradan
Nebuzaradan

He set them on fire
Buildings here watched them all burn
Hard to think, hope all sinks

The walls are torn down
Havoc wrought, cohorts left too
I for one, weep a song

All those with some skill
Or unskilled, you took with thee
But let some stay
To work the vineyards and fields
We’ll record your name
You’re Nebuzaradan
Nebuzaradan

All those with some skill
Or unskilled, you took with thee
But let some stay
To work the vineyards and fields
We’ll record your name
You’re Nebuzaradan
Nebuzaradan
Nebuzaradan
Nebuzaradan

parody lyrics © 2002 Glenn Davies