Fiddle and the Drum
Fiddle and the Drum

A Perfect Circle - Fiddle and the Drum Lyrics

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Nov 1, 2004
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Fiddle and the Drum Music Video

Fiddle and the Drum Lyrics

And so once again,
My dear Johnny, my dear friend,
And so once again you are fighting us all,
And when I ask you why,

You raise your sticks and cry, and I fall,
Oh, my friend,
How did you come?,
To trade the fiddle for the drum,

You say I have turned,
Like the enemies you've earned,
But I can remember,
All the good things you are,

And so I ask you please,
Can I help you find the peace and the star?,
Oh, my friend,
What time is this?,
To trade the handshake for the fist

And so once again,
Oh, America my friend,
And so once again,
You are fighting us all,

And when we ask you why,
You raise your sticks and cry and we fall,
Oh, my friend,
How did you come,
To trade the fiddle for the drum

You say we have turned,
Like the enemies you've earned,
But we can remember,
All the good things you are,

And so we ask you please,
Can we help you find the peace and the star?,
Oh my friend,
We have all come,
To fear the beating of your drum

Writer(s): Joni Mitchell
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who originally wrote 'Fiddle and the Drum'?

    The song 'Fiddle and the Drum' was originally written by Canadian singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell. It first appeared on her 1969 album 'Clouds'.

  2. When did A Perfect Circle release their cover of 'Fiddle and the Drum'?

    A Perfect Circle released their cover of 'Fiddle and the Drum' in 2004. The cover became associated with opposition to the Iraq War.

  3. What themes are explored in 'Fiddle and the Drum' by A Perfect Circle?

    The song explores anti-war themes and reflects on America's militaristic tendencies. It questions the trading of peace ('the fiddle') for conflict ('the drum'), and pleads for a return to values of peace and understanding.

  4. Did Joni Mitchell have any other projects related to 'Fiddle and the Drum'?

    Yes, Joni Mitchell collaborated with Jean Grand-Maître to create a ballet titled 'The Fiddle and the Drum' in 2007, performed by the Alberta Ballet Company. The ballet was also adapted into an hour-long film with the same title.

  5. On which TV show did Joni Mitchell perform 'Fiddle and the Drum' in 1969?

    Joni Mitchell performed 'Fiddle and the Drum' on 'The Dick Cavett Show' on August 19, 1969, alongside some of the performers from Woodstock.

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